THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAMATION HONORING

SEA OTTER AWARENESS WEEK

SEPTEMBER 23-29, 2007

 

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WHEREAS, the sea otter is a symbol of wilderness, an integral part of California’s natural ecosystem, and serves as an indicator for the overall health of California’s near shore marine ecosystem; and

 

WHEREAS, a growing awareness of the benefits of maintaining the health of the near shore marine ecosystem has raised public interest in the sea otter; and

 

WHEREAS, disease from a variety of sources, including land-based biological pathogens, accounts for approximately 40% of the mortality for California sea otters in a given year; and

 

WHEREAS, the survival of the sea otter in California remains dependent upon continued public support and increased understanding of the essential role sea otters play in nature, as well as along the San Mateo County Coastline; and

 

WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Parks Department provides educational outreach to our residents and visitors through interpretive programs at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve that enhance our understanding of the important role sea otters play in our marine environment.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the San Mateo County Board of

Supervisors designates September 23-29, 2007 as “SEA OTTER AWARENESS WEEK”

and commends those who are working to bring increased understanding among

the residents of the county and encourages others to join in this effort.

 

Dated: September 25, 2007

 
 

SUPERVISORS:

 
   

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ROSE JACOBS GIBSON, PRESIDENT

     
   

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MARK CHURCH

     
   

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RICHARD S. GORDON

     
   

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JERRY HILL

     

 

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ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

   
   

Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors