In June, both houses of the New York state legislature passed the Horseshoe Crab Protection Act (S.3185A/A.10140), sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assembly Member Deborah Glick. The bill is now in the hands of Governor Kathleen Hochul, whose signature is needed for the legislation to become law. You may read our letter to Governor Hochul here.
Horseshoe crab eggs are a critical food source for migratory shorebirds, especially the Red Knot, listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Years of overharvesting have caused horseshoe crab numbers to plummet, and with the loss of crab eggs, Red Knot populations are also declining.
LSNY members may wish to share their views on the bill with Governor Hochul.
https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form