Establishes a drought management task force to oversee water conservation measures in Massachusetts.
The bill creates a drought management task force within the office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The task force includes representatives from various state agencies and is responsible for coordinating drought preparedness and response, collecting and assessing technical information, and facilitating communication among agencies and the public. The task force can update the statewide drought management plan and make recommendations to the Secretary, the Secretary of Public Safety and Security, and the Governor regarding drought levels and responses.
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