Some good news. HMBC has taken a position supprting horseshoe crab protection dating back at least a couple of decades. Scott Stoner Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message --------From: Andrew Mason <andymason...> Date: 12/20/25 13:50 (GMT-05:00) To: nysBIRDS-L <nysBIRDS-L...> 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. -- Andrew Mason 13 Boylston St. Oneonta, NY 13820 (607) 267-8491 <AndyMason...>
