SR 333
A Resolution designating the week of June 7 through 13, 2026, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
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Bill overview
This resolution designates the week of June 7 through 13, 2026, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. The resolution highlights the importance of the Chesapeake Bay as a vital natural resource, economic driver, and source of recreation for the state and surrounding region. It recognizes the Bay’s significant ecological value and the ongoing efforts to protect it through the Chesapeake Bay Program. The resolution encourages residents to participate in events and educational programs to raise awareness about the Bay’s importance.
Key provisions
- Designates the week of June 7-13, 2026, as Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes the Chesapeake Bay as the largest and most productive estuary in the United States.
- Acknowledges the Bay’s watershed spanning six states and the District of Columbia.
- Highlights Pennsylvania’s contribution to the Bay’s watershed, including its role as a source of drinking water and recreational activities.
- Recognizes the Bay’s diverse ecosystem supporting numerous species of fish, shellfish, and plants.
- Mentions the ongoing Chesapeake Bay Program, a partnership between federal, state, and local entities.
- Encourages residents to participate in events and educational programs to raise awareness.
Who is affected
- Residents of Pennsylvania
- Individuals who rely on the Chesapeake Bay for livelihood or recreation
- Pennsylvania stakeholders involved in the Chesapeake Bay Program
- The Chesapeake Bay watershed region
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