Establishes a pilot program for nature-based solutions to climate change in Massachusetts.
The bill establishes a pilot program for research activities and demonstration projects focused on nature-based solutions to climate change. The program will define categories of these solutions, develop standards for their use, and streamline the permitting process. It prioritizes activities for resiliency and climate change adaptation. The pilot program will operate for five years, with annual reports detailing categories, approval times, modified performance standards, and effectiveness data.
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