The resolution recognizes the week of June 29 to July 5, 2025, as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week in Michigan. It highlights the importance of the Great Lakes and the state's reliance on its freshwater resources for various sectors, including tourism, fishing, and agriculture. The resolution emphasizes the need to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species, which threaten native ecosystems and incur significant management costs.
By declaring this awareness week, the resolution aims to foster collaboration among government entities, businesses, environmental groups, and citizens to promote education and behavioral changes that can help protect Michigan's water bodies from invasive species. The initiative seeks to raise awareness about the pathways through which these species are introduced and to encourage proactive measures to safeguard the state's aquatic environments.