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Committee advances bill to name wood duck Michigan's official state duck
Summary
The Michigan House Government Operations Committee advanced House Bill 4044 to designate the wood duck as the state's official duck after supporters described the species'conservation comeback and cultural value.
The Michigan House Government Operations Committee on Wednesday reported House Bill 4044 with a recommendation after supporters described the wood duck as a local conservation success story and urged the committee to adopt the designation.
Representative Farhat, sponsor of House Bill 4044, told the committee that "the wood duck is a remarkable story of conservation," and framed the proposal as a way to honor Michigan's wetland-protection work and outdoor recreation heritage.
The bill received testimony from volunteers and conservationists affiliated with…
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