Bill > S457

This bill creates a Merrimack River District Commission to review the health of the Merrimack River and its tributaries in order to improve and restore water quality. The commission will make recommendations to the state legislature on changes that may be needed to ensure the present and future health of these public waterways. The commission will include representatives from various state agencies, local governments, and environmental organizations, and will be chaired by the director of the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission or a designee. The commission will have the authority to hire independent consultants and hold public hearings to gather information and data, and its recommendations will be made publicly available. The goal of the commission is to develop and implement a viable plan to address pollution in the Merrimack River and make the river as clean as possible for public use and enjoyment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S457