An Act to overcome coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution

This bill establishes Ocean Acidification Awareness Week in August and creates a new Ocean Acidification Council to address coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution in Massachusetts. The legislation defines key terms related to ocean health and expands the state's legal definitions of hazards to include acidification. The newly formed council will consist of state officials and public members tasked with coordinating monitoring efforts, sharing data, and recommending solutions that prioritize nature-based approaches to reduce nutrient pollution.