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Massachusetts Senate Unanimously Prioritizes Climate Adaptation (PRESS RELEASE)
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Massachusetts Senate Unanimously Prioritizes Climate Adaptation (PRESS RELEASE)

During today’s formal session, the Massachusetts Senate voted on its comprehensive 96-page Climate Omnibus Bill. Notably, the Senate unanimously adopted the CRWA’s priority amendment, Statewide Flood Risk Assessment and Standards, filed by Senator Marc Pacheco. Additionally, the Senate approved Senator Jamie Eldridge’s Drought Management amendment, supported by the CRWA and its allies.

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Charles River Watershed Association Celebrates Climate Chief Hoffer’s Recommendations, Calls for Watershed Planning and Restoration (PRESS STATEMENT)

Charles River Watershed Association Celebrates Climate Chief Hoffer’s Recommendations, Calls for Watershed Planning and Restoration (PRESS STATEMENT)

We are pleased to see first-in-the-nation Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer’s urgent report, which outlines dozens of recommendations for state action to coordinate efforts across agencies to meet the Commonwealth’s ambitious climate goals and reduce emissions.

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December Drought
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December Drought

Even though it’s winter, half of our watershed is still in a drought, worsening to Level 2–Significant Drought in November.

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