Bill > HJR37

This resolution, passed by the Alaska State Legislature, supports efforts at all government levels to prevent and clean up marine debris along Alaska's extensive coastlines, recognizing the significant harm it causes to wildlife, habitats, and the state's economy, particularly impacting subsistence and commercial activities. It specifically urges federal agencies like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide more funding for cleanup and to remove obstacles that prevent tribes and rural communities from accessing these funds. Additionally, the resolution calls on Alaska's representatives in Congress to advocate for increased federal financial and logistical support for all aspects of marine debris management, including prevention, cleanup, removal, transportation of collected debris (backhaul), and public education.