Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as “National Estuaries Week”.

expresses support for the designation of “National Estuaries Week”;

supports the goals and ideals of National Estuaries Week;

acknowledges the importance of estuaries to sustaining employment in the United States and to the economic well-being and prosperity of the United States;

recognizes that persistent threats undermine the health of estuaries;

applauds the work of national and community organizations and public partners that promote public awareness, understanding, protection, and restoration of estuaries;

supports the scientific study, preservation, protection, and restoration of estuaries; and

expresses the intent of the Senate to continue working to understand, protect, and restore the estuaries of the United States.