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Requiring the department of natural resources to conduct a study related to pelican predation
Topics:Environment & natural resources
Same legislation: SF 2326
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 8, 2024
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2024
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 14, 2024
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2326
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became SF 2326 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2326 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary The Department of Natural Resources will spend one year studying how pelicans hunt in Iowa's rivers, lakes, and farm ponds. Officials will work with several government agencies and elected leaders to gather information during this time. A final report with suggestions will be given to the state legislature by December 2025.1
Read the official explanation
This bill requires the department of natural resources to conduct a one-year study investigating pelican predation in Iowa’s inland waterways, the Mississippi river, and on private farm ponds. The department shall consult with the United States army corps of engineers, the United States fish and wildlife service, and local, state, and federal elected representatives over the span of the study. The department shall submit a report of the study’s findings and make recommendations to the general assembly by December 1, 2025.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 12, 2024. It hasn’t reported yet.
- Sen. Chris Cournoyer R
- Sen. Liz Bennett DEmail
- Sen. Claire Celsi D
- Sen. Rocky De Witt R
- Sen. Dawn Driscoll REmail
- Sen. Lynn Evans REmail
- Sen. Jesse Green REmail
- Sen. Izaah Knox DEmail
- Sen. Ken Rozenboom REmail
- Sen. Tom Shipley REmail
- Sen. Annette Sweeney REmail
- Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott DEmail
- Sen. Dan Zumbach REmail
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Fiscal note
AI summary Senate File 2326 requires the Department of Natural Resources to conduct a one-year study on how pelicans prey on fish and other aquatic wildlife. The study is estimated to cost $125,000, which will be funded from the Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund.3
Read the fiscal note
Description
Senate File 2326 requires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to conduct a one-year study on pelican predation on fish and other aquatic wildlife that reside in the waters of the State. The Bill requires the DNR to appoint three members of the public to assist and guide the study. The Bill also requires the DNR to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and local, state, and federal elected representatives. The Bill requires that the DNR submit a report and recommendations to the General Assembly by December 1, 2025.
Background
The Iowa Wildlife Action Plan, which was created in 2006 and updated in 2015, is a comprehensive 25-year strategy for the conservation of all wildlife in Iowa. The American White Pelican is listed in the plan as a species of Greatest Conservation Need in Iowa, and as Apparently Secure in Nation on the national ranking. The State has one breeding colony along the Mississippi River in Clinton County.
Assumption
The cost of the study will be similar to past studies conducted by the DNR, and the DNR will enter into a contract with one of the State universities to complete the study.
Fiscal Impact
The DNR estimates the cost of completing this study to be $125,000, which will be funded from the Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund.
Sources
- Legislative Services Agency
- Department of Natural Resources
- Pelican Study, Department of Natural Resources · February 21, 2024 · $125,000
Lobbying
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