- (a) The Hay's Spring amphipod (Stygobromus hayi) is a federally-endangered, globally-rare species of crustacean that is native to, and found only in, a few springs within the District's portion of the Rock Creek watershed.
- (b) Spending most of its life underground, the Hay's Spring amphipod lives in groundwater seeps.
- (c) The Hay's Spring amphipod measures 5-10 millimeters in length, and is colorless and blind because it lives underground.
- (d) The species is highly sensitive to groundwater contaminants and is therefore a strong indicator of the health of the District's natural ecosystems, especially Rock Creek and Rock Creek Park.
- (e) The Hay's Spring amphipod (Stygobromus hayi) is hereby designated the official amphipod of the District of Columbia.
History
May 19, 2017, D.C. Law 21-282, § 102