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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to protecting the diversion of water from the central water district of Plymouth County. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws to protect the water flow and environmental health of the central water district of Plymouth County. Specifically, it adds language allowing the Department of Agricultural Resources or the Water Resources Commission to prevent the diversion of waters if it would endanger the environmental health of the associated ponds and rivers. It also requires the management of Silver Lake, Monponsett Pond, and Furnace Pond to maintain continuous flow to the outflowing rivers, including Jones River, Stump Brook, and Herring Brook, in order to support water quality and the health of the ecosystem, unless prevented by drought conditions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5041 (on 08/29/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H964 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H964.pdf |
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