Search Results: keywords:"estuaries"

  • S. RES. 820 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as National Estuaries Week.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:375

    The Senate resolution S. RES. 820, introduced by a bipartisan group of senators, expresses support for designating September 21-28, 2024, as "National Estuaries Week." This resolution acknowledges the critical role of estuaries, which are water bodies where ocean tides and river water merge,...

    Simple Explanation

    The Senate wants to have a special week from September 21 to September 28, 2024, to celebrate estuaries, which are places where rivers meet the ocean. These spots are really important because they help the environment and give people jobs, so everyone is encouraged to protect and take care of them.

  • H. RES. 1423 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as National Estuaries Week.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:273

    H. RES. 1423 expresses support for designating the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as "National Estuaries Week." Estuaries, which are areas where freshwater meets the ocean, are vital for supporting job creation, the economy, and numerous species of fish and...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill says that the week from September 21 to September 28, 2024, should be a special time to celebrate estuaries, which are places where rivers meet the ocean and are important for jobs, the environment, and animals. It also talks about taking care of these special areas because things like pollution and climate change can hurt them.