Bill > K00666

This resolution seeks to request Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim June 14, 2025, as Dragonfly Day in New York, with a broader purpose of raising awareness about the critical ecological role of dragonflies and wetland ecosystems. The resolution highlights dragonflies as a "sentinel species" that can indicate environmental health, explaining that their presence or absence provides insights into ecosystem conditions such as potential chemical contamination or disruptions. It emphasizes the importance of wetlands in providing essential ecosystem services like flood control, water protection, carbon sequestration, and habitat preservation, while also noting the increasing threats to these environments from infrastructure development, climate change, and human modifications. The resolution underscores the need for greater public awareness about protecting wetland habitats and recognizes that dragonflies, along with other predators like damselflies, birds, and bats, are experiencing population declines. By memorializing Dragonfly Day, the legislative body aims to draw attention to these environmental challenges and promote scientific, nature-based solutions for ecosystem conservation.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K666