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OCTOBER 2 IS NATIONAL ESTUARIES DAY
Release Date: 09/23/99
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 23, 1999
OCTOBER 2 IS NATIONAL ESTUARIES DAY
A variety of recreational and educational activities are being offered in local communities across the country in celebration of National Estuaries Day, Saturday, Oct. 2. The National Estuary Program (NEP) and the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) are coordinating many of the events to highlight the importance of estuaries (areas where fresh water meets salt water) as coastal resources. National Estuaries Day is an annual autumn celebration of our coasts to heighten the public's understanding of estuaries as vital components to the world's ecosystem. These unique environments serve as nursery grounds for two-thirds of the fish and shellfish consumed by Americans; improve water quality by filtering pollutants; act as buffers to protect shorelines from erosion and flooding; provide essential food and habitat for birds, fish and other wildlife; and are the sites of ports, marinas and commercial shipping activities. National Estuaries Day festivities are being tailored to their local communities. Some are sponsoring canoe trips, nature walks and bike tours, while other are hosting coastal clean-ups, special exhibits and guest presentations. Information about specific National Estuaries Day events is available at: https://www.epa.gov/owow/estuaries/estday.htm.
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