SR 347
A Resolution designating July 18, 2026, as "Piping Plover Day" in Pennsylvania.
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Bill overview
This resolution designates July 18, 2026, as "Piping Plover Day" in Pennsylvania. The resolution highlights the recovery efforts for the piping plover, a shorebird protected under the Endangered Species Act, particularly at Presque Isle State Park. It acknowledges the collaborative work of various agencies and organizations to restore habitat and increase the plover population, which was extirpated from the state in the mid-1950s. The resolution also recognizes the importance of recreational activities and wildlife tourism in Pennsylvania.
Key provisions
- Designates July 18, 2026, as "Piping Plover Day" in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes the Pennsylvania Game Commission's role in managing wild birds and their habitats.
- Acknowledges the piping plover's status as an endangered species and its importance to the Great Lakes region.
- Highlights the collaborative efforts of multiple agencies and organizations in piping plover conservation.
- Notes the success of habitat restoration and enhancement at Presque Isle State Park.
- Recognizes the 10th consecutive nesting season for piping plovers in Pennsylvania.
- References the Pennsylvania Piping Plover and Common Tern Partnership and its anniversary celebration.
- Mentions the economic impact of wildlife watchers in Pennsylvania.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- The Pennsylvania Game Commission
- Presque Isle State Park visitors
- Wildlife watchers in Pennsylvania
- Great Lakes piping plover population
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Primary sponsor
Daniel Laughlin
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