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SRES 449
SRES 449 designates the week of October 12, 2025, as National Wildlife Refuge Week, promoting conservation, recreation, and community engagement in wildlife refuges.
The primary purpose of SRES 449 is to officially designate the week starting on October 12, 2025, as National Wildlife Refuge Week. This resolution aims to raise awareness about the significance of national wildlife refuges in the United States, emphasizing their role in wildlife conservation, recreation, and community engagement.
The resolution includes several important provisions:
Designation of National Wildlife Refuge Week: Establishes the week of October 12, 2025, as a time to celebrate and promote national wildlife refuges.
Encouragement of Observance: Calls for appropriate events and activities to be organized in recognition of this week.
Recognition of Conservation Importance: Highlights the critical role of national wildlife refuges in wildlife conservation, protecting endangered species, and maintaining ecosystems.
Economic Contribution: Acknowledges the contribution of national wildlife refuges to local economies through recreational opportunities.
Promotion of Wildlife Observation and Education: Identifies the significance of refuges in fostering wildlife observation, photography, environmental education, and interpretation.
Support for Hunting and Fishing Heritage: Emphasizes the importance of refuges in preserving the hunting and fishing traditions for future generations.
Urban Refuge Engagement: Recognizes the efforts of urban national wildlife refuges in engaging diverse communities and providing educational and employment opportunities.
Commitment to Collaboration: Affirms the National Wildlife Refuge System's dedication to working with Tribes and local communities for co-stewardship of lands and waters.
Conservation of Waterfowl: Acknowledges the role of refuges in conserving waterfowl and their habitats under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Senate Support for Conservation: Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to wildlife conservation and the management of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
The resolution is expected to:
- Foster greater public awareness and appreciation for national wildlife refuges.
- Encourage community involvement in conservation efforts.
- Highlight the economic and recreational benefits of these natural areas.
- Promote inclusivity and engagement with diverse communities in conservation initiatives.
The resolution is sponsored by:
- Primary Sponsor: Christopher A. Coons
- Cosponsors: Lisa Blunt Rochester, Amy Klobuchar, Richard Blumenthal, Chris Van Hollen, John Kennedy, Peter Welch, Angela Alsobrooks, Jeff Merkley, Susan M. Collins, Cory Booker, Alex Padilla, Martin Heinrich, and Sheldon Whitehouse.
This resolution serves as a significant step in promoting the value of national wildlife refuges and encouraging their protection and appreciation across the United States.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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