This measure would proclaim the Spring Equinox of every year as California Wildlife Day.

This measure would proclaim the Spring Equinox of every year as California Wildlife Day.

This measure would proclaim the Spring Equinox of every year as California Wildlife Day.

WHEREAS, California is a leader in environmental conservation and is enriched with a diverse and unique range of ecosystems and wildlife; and

WHEREAS, Nature and wilderness have the ability to inspire and teach us and contribute to the foundation of our culture, our society, and our economy, as well as provide for our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being; and

WHEREAS, Millions of Californians are deeply grateful to live in this state because of the flora and fauna and the wonderful opportunities it offers to experience and learn about nature; and

WHEREAS, Numerous state and nonprofit organizations encourage public awareness and participation in wildlife and habitat conservation, restoration, and preservation efforts; and

WHEREAS, Nature and wilderness are being threatened by air, water, and soil pollution, exploitation and development, and increasing numbers of species are becoming endangered and extinct; and

WHEREAS, Many statewide student nature programs deserve a day to recognize wildlife in their studies and achievements; and

WHEREAS, An opportunity to promote nature and its benefits for underprivileged urban and suburban youth is needed; and

WHEREAS, In 2005, National Wildlife Day was established to carry forward the memory of conservationist Steve Irwin and serves to bring awareness to the number of nationally and globally endangered animals that need to be preserved, as well as to acknowledge animal sanctuaries and organizations and to educate the public about conservation; and

WHEREAS, On December 20, 2013, the United Nations declared March 3 as United Nations World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the worlds wild animals and plants; and

WHEREAS, The United Nations selected March 3 as United Nations World Wildlife Day because it was on this day that the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora was signed a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals; and

WHEREAS, Groups, communities, and individuals will all be able to celebrate California Wildlife Day; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the Spring Equinox of every year as California Wildlife Day; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, California is a leader in environmental conservation and is enriched with a diverse and unique range of ecosystems and wildlife; and

WHEREAS, Nature and wilderness have the ability to inspire and teach us and contribute to the foundation of our culture, our society, and our economy, as well as provide for our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being; and

WHEREAS, Millions of Californians are deeply grateful to live in this state because of the flora and fauna and the wonderful opportunities it offers to experience and learn about nature; and

WHEREAS, Numerous state and nonprofit organizations encourage public awareness and participation in wildlife and habitat conservation, restoration, and preservation efforts; and

WHEREAS, Nature and wilderness are being threatened by air, water, and soil pollution, exploitation and development, and increasing numbers of species are becoming endangered and extinct; and

WHEREAS, Many statewide student nature programs deserve a day to recognize wildlife in their studies and achievements; and

WHEREAS, An opportunity to promote nature and its benefits for underprivileged urban and suburban youth is needed; and

WHEREAS, In 2005, National Wildlife Day was established to carry forward the memory of conservationist Steve Irwin and serves to bring awareness to the number of nationally and globally endangered animals that need to be preserved, as well as to acknowledge animal sanctuaries and organizations and to educate the public about conservation; and

WHEREAS, On December 20, 2013, the United Nations declared March 3 as United Nations World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the worlds wild animals and plants; and

WHEREAS, The United Nations selected March 3 as United Nations World Wildlife Day because it was on this day that the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora was signed a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals; and

WHEREAS, Groups, communities, and individuals will all be able to celebrate California Wildlife Day; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the Spring Equinox of every year as California Wildlife Day; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, California is a leader in environmental conservation and is enriched with a diverse and unique range of ecosystems and wildlife; and

WHEREAS, Nature and wilderness have the ability to inspire and teach us and contribute to the foundation of our culture, our society, and our economy, as well as provide for our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being; and

WHEREAS, Millions of Californians are deeply grateful to live in this state because of the flora and fauna and the wonderful opportunities it offers to experience and learn about nature; and

WHEREAS, Numerous state and nonprofit organizations encourage public awareness and participation in wildlife and habitat conservation, restoration, and preservation efforts; and

WHEREAS, Nature and wilderness are being threatened by air, water, and soil pollution, exploitation and development, and increasing numbers of species are becoming endangered and extinct; and

WHEREAS, Many statewide student nature programs deserve a day to recognize wildlife in their studies and achievements; and

WHEREAS, An opportunity to promote nature and its benefits for underprivileged urban and suburban youth is needed; and

WHEREAS, In 2005, National Wildlife Day was established to carry forward the memory of conservationist Steve Irwin and serves to bring awareness to the number of nationally and globally endangered animals that need to be preserved, as well as to acknowledge animal sanctuaries and organizations and to educate the public about conservation; and

WHEREAS, On December 20, 2013, the United Nations declared March 3 as United Nations World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the worlds wild animals and plants; and

WHEREAS, The United Nations selected March 3 as United Nations World Wildlife Day because it was on this day that the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora was signed a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals; and

WHEREAS, Groups, communities, and individuals will all be able to celebrate California Wildlife Day; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the Spring Equinox of every year as California Wildlife Day; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

Date of Hearing: March 2, 2017

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Ken Cooley, Chair

SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 23

Author:(Monning) – As Introduced Ver:

SENATE VOTE:

SUBJECT: California Wildlife Day

SUMMARY: Proclaims the Spring Equinox of every year as California Wildlife Day. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. California is a leader in environmental conservation and is enriched with a diverse and unique range of ecosystems and wildlife.
2. Millions of Californians are deeply grateful to live in this state because of the flora and fauna and the wonderful opportunities it offers to experience and learn about nature.
3. Numerous state and nonprofit organizations encourage public awareness and participation in wildlife and habitat conservation, restoration, and preservation efforts.
4. Nature and wilderness are being threatened by air, water, and soil pollution, exploitation and development, and increasing numbers of species are becoming endangered and extinct.
5. In 2005, National Wildlife Day was established to carry forward the memory of conservationist Steve Irwin and serves to bring awareness to the number of nationally and globally endangered animals that need to be preserved, as well as to acknowledge animal sanctuaries and organizations and to educate the public about conservation.
6. On December 20, 2013, the United Nations declared March 3 as United Nations World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. This day was selected because it was the day that the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora was signed which was a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SCR 23

Author: Monning (D), et al.

Introduced: 2/14/17

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: California Wildlife Day

SOURCE: Carmel River Watershed Conservancy

DIGEST:

This resolution proclaims the Spring Equinox of every year as California Wildlife Day.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. California is a leader in environmental conservation and is enriched with a diverse and unique range of ecosystems and wildlife. Millions of Californians are deeply grateful to live in this state because of the flora and fauna and the wonderful opportunities it offers to experience and learn about nature.
2. Nature and wilderness have the ability to inspire and teach us and contribute to the foundation of our culture, our society, and our economy, as well as provide for our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
3. Nature and wilderness are being threatened by air, water, and soil pollution, exploitation and development, and increasing numbers of species are becoming endangered and extinct.
4. In 2005, National Wildlife Day was established to carry forward the memory of conservationist Steve Irwin and serves to bring awareness to the number of nationally and globally endangered animals that need to be preserved, as well as to acknowledge animal sanctuaries and organizations and to educate the public about conservation.
5. On December 20, 2013, the United Nations declared March 3 as United Nations World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. The United Nations selected March 3 as United Nations World Wildlife Day because it was on this day that the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora was signed– a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals.

This resolution proclaims the Spring Equinox of every year as California Wildlife Day.

Comments

According to the author:

California has a uniquely diverse climate and geography, with deserts, mountain ranges, forests, coastlines, and rivers and lakes, which are home to about 6,500 species, subspecies, and varieties of plants and has engendered prominent environmentalists, such as John Muir, who founded the Sierra Club and led successful efforts to establish numerous national parks in California.

Currently, California has 280 State Park units and 28 national parks, which host 36 National Natural Landmarks, two World Heritage Sites and 92 threatened and endangered species. In total there are 118 threatened or endangered animal species in California.

By creating California Wildlife Day, SCR 23 will help to educate the public about the importance of protecting and nurturing the state’s wildlife, as well as to increase the public’s awareness and support for the protection, restoration and care of our natural resources.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 2/22/17)

Carmel River Watershed Conservancy (source)

Big Sur Land Trust

Bolsa Chica Land Trust

California Association of Resource Conservation Districts

Peninsula Open Space Trust

Save the Redwoods League

Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District

The Nature Conservancy

OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/22/17)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

2/22/17 15:30:26

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