Expresses support for designating the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
The bill expresses support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week." It highlights the importance of estuaries to the U.S. economy, jobs, and public health. Estuaries, which cover only 4% of the land area in the continental U.S., contain nearly 40% of the population, 39% of the jobs, and 47% of the economic output. The bill acknowledges the threats to estuaries and applauds efforts to protect and restore them. It also recognizes the role of estuaries in supporting fish, wildlife, and recreational activities.
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