Massachusetts H897 establishes an Ocean Acidification Council to address coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution.

Massachusetts H897 amends existing laws to create an Ocean Acidification Council. This council will coordinate efforts to monitor and mitigate coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution. The council will perform a gap analysis for ocean monitoring, convene public workshops, and hold public hearings. It will also identify appropriate monitoring technologies and select coastal waters for monitoring. The council will establish an Ocean Acidification Fund to finance infrastructure improvements and restore marine habitats.

Massachusetts H897 establishes an Ocean Acidification Council to address coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution.

Massachusetts H897 amends existing laws to create an Ocean Acidification Council. This council will coordinate efforts to monitor and mitigate coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution. The council will perform a gap analysis for ocean monitoring, convene public workshops, and hold public hearings. It will also identify appropriate monitoring technologies and select coastal waters for monitoring. The council will establish an Ocean Acidification Fund to finance infrastructure improvements and restore marine habitats.