Establishes Long and Moon Islands in Boston Harbor as commonwealth reservation lands for public park, recreation, and conservation.
This bill amends the General Laws to establish Long and Moon Islands in Boston Harbor as reservation lands of the commonwealth. The Department of Capital Asset and Maintenance, on behalf of the Division of State Parks and Recreation, must take ownership of the land by June 30, 2025. The islands will serve as park land for public use, passive recreation, and conservation to protect coastal beaches, wetlands, and provide habitat for native oysters and shellfish.
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