Senate Resolution 409 Printer's Number 2078

PENNSYLVANIA, October 27 - would allow for regulated propagation and stocking activities

consistent with the Commission's conservation and fisheries

management objectives; and

WHEREAS, Increasing public awareness of unique and threatened

aquatic species, such as the American Paddlefish, supports

conservation education, citizen engagement and stewardship of

this Commonwealth's waterways; and

WHEREAS, The presence of distinctive and culturally

significant fish species can enhance recreational fishing

opportunities, ecotourism, including freshwater scuba diving,

and economic activity for local communities, outdoor outfitters,

and small businesses; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate urge the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat

Commission to evaluate and approve the addition of the American

Paddlefish to the Species by Watershed Approved for Open System

Propagation and Introductions list; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to

the Governor, the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Fish

and Boat Commission, the Secretary of Environmental Protection,

the Secretary of Agriculture, the chairperson and minority

chairperson of the Game and Fisheries Committee of the Senate

and the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Game and

Fisheries Committee of the House of Representatives.

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