Enacts the monarch preservation plan requiring the department of environmental conservation to take feasible actions to conserve monarch butterflies and the unique habitats they depend upon for successful migration.
Summary
Bill A01819, known as the 'monarch preservation plan', aims to address the significant decline of monarch butterfly populations in North America by mandating the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to implement conservation actions. The bill highlights the threats faced by monarchs, including habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use, and emphasizes the importance of restoring native habitats and enhancing pollinator populations. The DEC is tasked with developing strategies for habitat restoration, education, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the survival of monarch butterflies and their migration routes.
Impact
If enacted, the bill will amend the environmental conservation law to include specific provisions for the protection of monarch butterflies and their habitats. This will likely lead to increased state involvement in habitat restoration efforts, the establishment of educational programs, and partnerships with private landowners and organizations. The bill's implementation could also influence agricultural practices and land management policies in New York, promoting biodiversity and ecological health.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill A01819 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the unanimous support in committee votes and the final passage in both the Assembly and Senate. Legislators have expressed a strong commitment to environmental conservation and the protection of pollinators, indicating broad bipartisan support for the bill's objectives.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention surrounding Bill A01819 based on the available discussion and voting records. The bill has received consistent support from various committees and has passed without opposition, suggesting a collective agreement on the importance of monarch conservation among lawmakers.
Same As
Enacts the monarch preservation plan requiring the department of environmental conservation to take feasible actions to conserve monarch butterflies and the unique habitats they depend upon for successful migration.
Enacts the monarch preservation plan requiring the department of environmental conservation to take feasible actions to conserve monarch butterflies and the unique habitats they depend upon for successful migration.
Enacts the monarch preservation plan requiring the department of environmental conservation to take feasible actions to conserve monarch butterflies and the unique habitats they depend upon for successful migration.
Relates to finding alternatives to the use of pesticides in the monarch preservation plan and allowing agricultural lands that are not in active production be used to enhance the monarch butterfly habitat.
Relates to finding alternatives to the use of pesticides in the monarch preservation plan and allowing agricultural lands that are not in active production be used to enhance the monarch butterfly habitat.
Providing for duties of Commonwealth agencies regarding native plants and for duties of Department of Conservation and Natural Resources regarding pollinator habitats and native plants.