Date: 12/20/25 10:50 am From: Andrew Mason <andymason...> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Gov. Hochul signs legislation to protect NY's horseshoe crabs
Good news for NY's shorebirds: Yesterday--at the deadline--NY Gov. Kathy
Hochul signed legislation to phase out the taking of horseshoe crabs
from New York waters for commercial and biomedical purposes over a
three-year transition period, with a full prohibition taking effect in
2029. This species is critical to the well-being of a number of birds,
most notably Red Knots, which are in serious decline. Thanks to all who
supported the effort to get this bill through the state legislature and
to garner the Governor's signature after last year's veto. Andy Mason,
Conservation Chair NY State Ornithological Assoc., Inc.
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Andrew Mason
13 Boylston St.
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 267-8491
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