Search Results: keywords:"natural heritage"

  • H. RES. 1098 — Supporting the designation of April 2024 as National Native Plant Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:138

    H. RES. 1098 is a resolution that supports designating April 2024 as "National Native Plant Month" in the United States. This resolution highlights the importance of native plants, noting their role in preventing flooding, drought, and erosion, as well as providing food and...

    Simple Explanation

    In April 2024, H. RES. 1098 wants everyone to celebrate "National Native Plant Month" to help people understand that special plants that grow naturally in the U.S. are very important for things like feeding animals and stopping floods.

  • S. 3574 — To amend chapter 3 of title 36, United States Code, to designate the mastodon as the national fossil of the United States.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:286

    S. 3574 proposes to amend chapter 3 of title 36 of the United States Code to designate the mastodon as the official national fossil of the United States. The bill introduces the fossil of the genus Mammut, known as the mastodon, to be recognized formally as a...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to officially make the mastodon, an ancient elephant-like animal, a special symbol of the United States, like the national anthem or the national flower. It's a way to celebrate the mastodon's importance in the country's history and nature.