Bill > SR124

This resolution designates the week of June 8 through 14, 2025, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania, recognizing the immense ecological and economic significance of the Chesapeake Bay. The resolution highlights the bay's importance as the largest estuary in the United States, spanning six states and the District of Columbia, with Pennsylvania covering half of its 64,000-square-mile watershed. It emphasizes the bay's rich biodiversity, supporting 348 species of finfish, 173 species of shellfish, and over 3,600 plant and animal species, while also producing more than 500 million pounds of seafood annually. The resolution notes the bay's critical role in the settlement and growth of the nation, its importance to over 18 million residents, and marks the beginning of the fifth decade of the Chesapeake Bay Program, a collaborative partnership aimed at coordinating science and policy across jurisdictions. By designating this awareness week, the resolution encourages residents to participate in events and educational programs that highlight the Chesapeake Bay's significance to Pennsylvania, the region, and the United States.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=124