Massachusetts S508 establishes a comprehensive strategic management plan to address invasive species threats.

Massachusetts S508 creates a strategic management plan to combat invasive species threats. The bill establishes an invasive species office within the executive office to coordinate management efforts. It mandates the development of a statewide strategic management plan, including prevention, early detection, rapid response, control, enforcement, and public education. The bill also establishes an invasive species advisory committee to provide guidance and recommendations. The committee will oversee invasive species activities, assess threats, and recommend state actions.

Massachusetts S508 establishes a comprehensive strategic management plan to address invasive species threats.

Massachusetts S508 creates a strategic management plan to combat invasive species threats. The bill establishes an invasive species office within the executive office to coordinate management efforts. It mandates the development of a statewide strategic management plan, including prevention, early detection, rapid response, control, enforcement, and public education. The bill also establishes an invasive species advisory committee to provide guidance and recommendations. The committee will oversee invasive species activities, assess threats, and recommend state actions.