Support for National Estuaries Week: Protecting Coastal Economy and Environment
This House Resolution expresses support for designating September 16–23, 2023, as National Estuaries Week to raise public awareness about the importance of these ecosystems. Estuaries are vital for the economy, with estuary, ocean, and Great Lakes sectors employing millions of people. The resolution emphasizes that estuaries provide critical ecosystem services, such as water filtration, flood control, and protection for coastal communities during extreme weather events.
Key points
Economic Engine: Estuary regions contain 47% of the US economic output, and estuary, ocean, and Great Lakes economy sectors employed 3.5 million people (2018-2019 data).
Natural Disaster Protection: Estuaries provide essential ecosystem services like flood control, shoreline stabilization, and protection for coastal communities during extreme weather events.
Commitment to Restoration: The House supports scientific study, preservation, and restoration of estuaries, which helps create jobs and reestablish natural functions.
Status:
Expired
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