A joint resolution to designate the year 1992 as the "Year of the Wetlands".

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SJ 6 IS
102d CONGRESS
1st Session
S. J. RES. 6
To designate the year 1992 as the `Year of the Wetlands'.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 14 (legislative day, JANUARY 3), 1991
Mr. JOHNSTON introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice
and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate the year 1992 as the `Year of the Wetlands'.
Whereas wetlands areas are of great importance to both the environmental
and economic health of the Nation by providing the habitat essential to
the support of a variety of aquatic, avian, and terrestrial wildlife, the
sustenance for much of the Nation's commercial and recreational fisheries,
helping reduce flood damage and mitigating water pollution, providing homes
and jobs for our citizens, and supporting a number of valued recreational
opportunities and many other public benefits;
Whereas the Nation has lost a significant portion of those wetlands believed
to be in existence in the contiguous United States when European settlement
began and losses persist and may even be increasing;
Whereas many public and private programs have been confected over the last two
decades to protect and manage these valuable wetlands resources, but these
programs cannot, without the active participation of the American public,
protect this valuable resource;
Whereas with three out of every four acres of wetlands in the continental
United States in private ownership, it is important for all Americans to
understand the critical roles wetlands play in all States, the diversity of
wetlands in these States and the proper means by which to conserve wetlands;
Whereas the final report of the National Wetlands Policy Forum released
in November 1988 called for over one hundred actions by Federal, State,
and local government to enhance wetlands protection, many of which will be
considered by the Congress this year and in future years; and
Whereas a period of special emphasis on wetlands conservation will expand
public awareness and knowledge of the importance and variety of wetlands
and their resources in our daily lives: Now, therefore, be it
  Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States
  of America in Congress assembled, That the year 1992 be designated `Year
  of the Wetlands', and the President is requested to issue a proclamation
  calling upon the people of the United States to observe this year of special
  emphasis with appropriate activities that promote a better understanding
  and awareness of our Nation's critical and invaluable wetlands resources
  and the appropriate means by which all Americans may be good stewards of
  this resource.
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