Accelerates wetlands restoration by streamlining permitting and modifying performance standards.
The bill aims to accelerate wetlands restoration in Massachusetts by streamlining the permitting process and modifying performance standards for nature-based solutions. It exempts targeted hand removal of invasive, non-native plants from certain permit requirements. The bill also mandates a Wetlands Restoration Streamlining Initiative to improve the pilot program for research activities and demonstration projects, focusing on expediting the permitting process and prioritizing activities that advance scientific knowledge and conservation benefits.
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