Rep. Stanley cosponsors Charles River Watershed Association’s legislative priorities

Rep. Stanley cosponsors Charles River Watershed Association’s legislative priorities

Rep. Stanley cosponsored the Charles River Watershed Association’s top five legislation priorities which respond to the dual threats of climate change and environmental injustice––offering solutions to protect our communities from drought and flooding, create inclusive outdoor recreation opportunities, and restore a healthy ecosystem.

The drought management bill creates a statewide, coordinated drought response–– empowering the state to require regional water conservation measures during a declared drought to protect our drinking water supplies, ecosystems, and economy.

The outdoor recreation act will give the new Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation the support it needs to create a flourishing, equitable outdoor recreation system and economy, with 50% of funding for underserved and environmental justice populations.

The Flood Risk Protection Program would create a commission to study and implement a program to acquire and restore flood-prone areas to empower property owners and renters to move out of harm’s way, create new outdoor recreation opportunities, restore wildlife habitat, and increase statewide climate resiliency.

The invasive species bill would create a comprehensive statewide management approach to invasive species including necessary monitoring, removal, and funding to effectively tackle this widespread problem.

The pesticide bill would require pesticide applicators to report the use of lethal rodenticides and require publicly owned properties, like elementary schools, to consider other pest management options to create a safer environment for all, animals and humans alike.