The resolution designates May of 2025 as "Rhode Island Native Plant Month" to highlight the importance of native plants in supporting local ecosystems, preserving biodiversity, and enhancing environmental health. It emphasizes that Rhode Island is home to over 1,300 native plant species that provide essential habitat and food for wildlife, help maintain soil and water quality, and are better suited to the state's environmental conditions compared to non-native plants. The resolution also references the recent passage of Senate Resolution 152 by the U.S. Congress, which recognizes the significance of native plants on a national level.

Additionally, the resolution calls on the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) to promote public awareness about the benefits of native plants, encouraging citizens to educate themselves on their role in preventing flooding and erosion, as well as maintaining the health of the state's economy and environment. The resolution aims to preserve Rhode Island's biological heritage and foster a greater appreciation for the state's native flora. A certified copy of the resolution will be sent to the Director of the DEM to facilitate these efforts.