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HD 2774

An Act relative to the Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Aaron Saunders

Bill establishes governance structure for Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee to oversee water management for Massachusetts' 2-million-person drinking water supply.

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Bill Summary · HD 2774

Legislative bill overview

HD 2774 establishes or modifies the Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee, a body responsible for overseeing water management and protection in the Quabbin Reservoir region of Massachusetts. The bill likely defines the committee's composition, powers, duties, and procedures related to protecting this critical water source that serves millions of residents.

Why is this important

The Quabbin Reservoir supplies drinking water to roughly 2 million people in the Boston metropolitan area and surrounding regions, making watershed management decisions consequential for public health and water security. The bill addresses governance structures that balance environmental protection, municipal water needs, agricultural interests, and residential concerns in a densely populated region.

Potential points of contention

  • Municipal representation vs. environmental priorities: Disputes over whether the committee adequately represents downstream water consumers versus local town interests or environmental advocates
  • Decision-making authority: Disagreement about whether the committee should have advisory-only power or binding authority over water management policies
  • Agricultural and land-use restrictions: Conflicts between protecting water quality through land-use limitations and property owners' economic interests in the watershed area

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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