A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as "National Estuaries Week".

Bill 118 S.Res. 820 is a resolution that expresses support for designating the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as "National Estuaries Week." The purpose of this designation is to raise awareness about the importance of estuaries and the need to protect and preserve them.

Estuaries are areas where rivers meet the sea, creating a unique and diverse ecosystem that is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. These areas are not only important for biodiversity, but they also provide valuable services to humans, such as filtering pollutants, protecting coastlines from erosion, and supporting commercial and recreational fisheries.

By designating a week to celebrate and raise awareness about estuaries, this resolution aims to highlight the importance of these ecosystems and encourage individuals, communities, and policymakers to take action to protect and preserve them. This resolution is a non-partisan effort to promote environmental stewardship and conservation efforts for the benefit of both present and future generations.