The resolution proposes an appropriation of $2,300,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) for two primary initiatives: the transplantation of quahogs into Narragansett Bay and the establishment of a shellfish hatchery program. The funding aims to support the transplantation of quahogs to enhance their health and promote spawning, as well as to create a long-term shellfish hatchery program. The hatchery is expected to produce a significant number of shellfish annually and will be managed by a nonprofit organization selected by the DEM. The resolution addresses the challenges faced by the quahog fishery, including the impacts of climate change and pollution, and seeks to revitalize the quahog population while contributing to the sustainability of shellfish stocks in the region. The DEM will oversee the hatchery operations and will be responsible for setting regulations and specifications for the program.