The Senate expressed support for designating the week of September 20–27, 2025 as National Estuaries Week. The resolution highlights that estuaries cover just 13% of U.S. land but contain 40% of the population and 47% of economic output. Estuary-related industries support 2.6 million jobs and contribute $511 billion to GDP. The resolution also notes estuaries' role as nurseries for 68% of commercial fish catch, natural flood protection — coastal wetlands prevented $625 million in damage during Hurricane Sandy — and the ongoing threats from pollution, harmful algal blooms, and sea level changes.
Congressional Summary
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Estuaries Week.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2025-09-19
- Date Added
- 2026-04-09
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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