Bill > H3285

This bill establishes eelgrass as the official marine flora (underwater plant life) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Specifically, the bill proposes to add a new section to Chapter 2 of the General Laws that officially designates eelgrass in this symbolic role. Eelgrass is a type of marine flowering plant that grows in shallow, coastal marine environments and plays a critical ecological role by providing habitat for marine life, stabilizing sediments, and improving water quality. By giving it official recognition, the bill highlights the importance of this marine plant to Massachusetts' coastal ecosystem and marine environment.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3285