In Washington, D.C., our elected officials have demonstrated a strong commitment to protecting and preserving estuaries by officially designating September 21-28 as National Estuaries Week through resolutions passed in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate resolution, led by Senators Cassidy and Whitehouse, garnered support from 29 bipartisan Senators. In the House, the resolution was championed by the co-chairs of the Congressional Estuaries Caucus—Representatives Bonamici, Larsen, Mast, and Posey—alongside 17 bipartisan Representatives, recognizing the vital importance of our bays, coasts, sounds, and estuaries.
The goal of National Estuaries Week is to demonstrate the importance of America’s estuaries by showcasing the value they provide to your community such as habitat for plants and animals, protection from flooding, and picturesque recreation areas. National Estuaries Week is about showcasing what makes YOUR estuary special and why we need to work together to protect it.
Show Your Support on Social Media
Use the hashtag #WadeIn and be sure to tag RAE and our partners on social media with a story or image detailing why your estuary is important to you! Leading up to and during National Estuaries Week, RAE will be featuring posts across our social media channels highlighting what makes the estuaries we reside in our homes.
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About National Estuaries Week
National Estuaries Day began in 1988 to promote the importance of estuaries and the need to protect them. In partnership with the National Estuaries Program, National Estuarine Research Reserve Association, Restore America’s Estuaries, and many other organizations, we have extended the festivities to a whole week. It is an annual celebration and campaign to increase public awareness of estuaries and to encourage people to become involved in the protection of these important natural resources.
