H3984
An Act relative to promoting the beneficial use of dredged materials for coastal resilience, nourishment and restoration
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Bill overview
This bill aims to encourage the use of dredged materials – often removed from harbors and waterways – to improve coastal resilience, replenish beaches, and restore coastal ecosystems throughout Massachusetts. It seeks to establish a framework for utilizing these materials in a sustainable and beneficial way, rather than simply disposing of them. The bill recognizes the importance of watershed restoration and seeks to leverage dredged materials as a key component of these efforts. An emergency clause was included to expedite the bill's passage.
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Primary sponsor
Kip A. Diggs
Cosponsor
Kip A. Diggs
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