An Act to address the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a grant fund to help Massachusetts farms and fisheries adapt to the impacts of climate change. The fund will provide financial support for projects focused on climate resilience, such as implementing climate-smart growing practices, improving energy efficiency, and investing in infrastructure. It also outlines a process for administering the grants and requires regular reporting on fund activities.
Key provisions
- Creates the Agriculture and Fishery Vulnerability Preparedness Grant Fund.
- Provides funding for farms and fisheries to plan for and implement climate adaptation initiatives.
- Allows grants to support projects like climate-resilient management practices and infrastructure improvements.
- Requires the commissioner to establish rules and regulations for the fund's administration.
- Mandates quarterly reporting on grant applications, recipients, and fund expenditures.
- Specifies eligibility criteria for grant recipients based on farm or fishery sector.
- Includes technical assistance to support applicants in developing and submitting grant applications.
- Requires the commissioner to consult with the Department of Fish and Game in administering the fund.
Who is affected
- Farms
- Fisheries
- Massachusetts Agriculture Sector
- Massachusetts Fisheries Sector
- State Government (through the Department of Agricultural Resources and Department of Fish and Game)
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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