Advocating for the Nature for Massachusetts Coalition

Massachusetts lacks a significant statewide funding mechanism for nature conservation, and existing state-level programs are underfunded and oversubscribed.  

Massachusetts needs these resources to meet the Commonwealth’s goals of reaching net zero by 2050, and of protecting 30% of the state by 2030 and 40% by 2050. Our Pathway to 30x30 report outlines how we get there, and makes the case for providing social, economic, and environmental benefits through conserving natural and working lands.

A Coalition to Advocate for Change 

Nature for Massachusetts Coalition is a group of over 50 organizations representing environmental advocacy, land conservation, community benefit and environmental justice, water protection, indigenous access, outdoor recreation, and industry. 

Mass Audubon has taken a leadership role in the Coalition, participating in the steering committee along with partner organizations.  

The goal of the Nature for Massachusetts Coalition: to pass An Act Providing Nature for All (H.901/S.597), which would secure over $100 million annually for natural and working lands, without raising taxes on Massachusetts residents. 

About the Nature for All Legislation 

Filed by Representatives Blais and Montaño and Senator Feeney, An Act Providing Nature for All would create a permanent Nature for All Fund for the purposes of acquisition, restoration or improvement of nature to create parks and trails; protect forests, farms, wildlife habitat, and water resources; and advance climate resiliency and environmental justice goals.  

By setting aside just a portion of the revenue already generated from the sales tax on sporting goods, we would be able to dedicate as much as $100 million every year for the Nature for All Fund without any increase in taxes. Read more about what this fund would accomplish 

Help Advocate for the Nature for All Fund 

We need everyone in Massachusetts who cares about supporting nature in their communities to let their legislators know how important it is to pass this bill. Become an advocate via our Climate and Nature Champions grassroots advocacy program and then send an email to your legislator. 

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