Search Results: keywords:"environmental preservation"

  • S. RES. 653 — Recognizing the 54th anniversary of Earth Day and the leadership of its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:153

    The resolution recognizes the 54th anniversary of Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, 2024, and honors the leadership of its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson. Earth Day is an annual event that promotes environmental preservation and awareness. The resolution highlights ongoing environmental...

    Simple Explanation

    This resolution is like a big thank you card from the government, celebrating Earth Day's 54th birthday on April 22, 2024, and saying "good job" to the person who started it, Senator Gaylord Nelson. It reminds everyone that taking care of the planet is super important for people everywhere, and that we should keep working hard to protect it.

  • S. RES. 708 — Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the designation of the Gila Wilderness.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:94

    S. RES. 708 is a resolution that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the designation of the Gila Wilderness. This area, set aside on June 3, 1924, was the first designated wilderness in both the United States and the world, marking the beginning of a system of protected...

    Simple Explanation

    The S. RES. 708 is a special message from the Senate to celebrate 100 years since a big piece of nature, called the Gila Wilderness, was protected so people couldn't build on it, keeping it beautiful and wild like it was long, long ago.

  • S. 4132 — To establish the Chuckwalla National Monument and expand Joshua Tree National Park in the State of California, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:6,889

    S. 4132 seeks to establish the Chuckwalla National Monument and expand the Joshua Tree National Park in California. The bill aims to protect the area's ecological, cultural, and historical resources while promoting recreational activities and partnerships with local Indian...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4132 is a plan to make a new protected area called Chuckwalla National Monument and make Joshua Tree bigger, so people and animals can enjoy nature and learn about Native American culture there. But, it needs to make sure everyone agrees on how to take care of these places and that it has enough money and people to do the job right.

  • H. R. 8206 — To ensure that Big Cypress National Preserve may not be designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:211

    H.R. 8206 prevents the Big Cypress National Preserve from being classified as either wilderness or part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Scott Franklin and several other representatives from Florida...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8206 is a plan to make sure that a special area called the Big Cypress National Preserve isn't turned into a wilderness area, which is a special kind of nature park. This means it won't be part of a big system that protects such wilderness parks, but it doesn't say why they want to do this.