Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".

Economic Growth and Job Support: The resolution notes that the estuarine and ocean economy is growing and that these sectors employed 2,600,000 people, contributing to the gross domestic product. It also mentions that habitat restoration can generate an average of 17 jobs for every $1,000,000 invested.

Protection from Natural Disasters: Estuaries provide services such as flood control, shoreline stabilization, and protection of coastal communities during hurricanes and storms. For example, the text cites that mangrove ecosystems in Florida prevented $1,500,000,000 in direct flood damage during Hurricane Maria.

Food Sources and Industry Support: The fishing industries, both commercial and recreational, support over 2,300,000 jobs. Estuaries serve as vital habitats and nurseries for many species of fish and wildlife, including a large portion of the commercial fish catch and recreational fish catch.

Water Quality and Health: Estuaries provide water filtration services, and restored wetlands can remove significant amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus from runoff water.

Economic and Ecological Loss from Degradation: The text states that the loss and degradation of estuaries has led to the collapse of some bays, resulting in dead zones filled with chemical waste, marine debris, and excess nutrients.

Threats to Health and Economy: Harmful algal blooms are noted to be hurting human health and causing economic harm to many estuaries.

Environmental Threats: Changes in sea level can affect estuarine habitats and water quality, and various species, including those listed as threatened or endangered, rely on these healthy habitats.