Join the 2026 City Nature Challenge on April 24–27! 🐝
Through this global participatory science effort, you’ll contribute to our understandingand appreciation of nature right in your neighborhood.
Find an event near you: www.mass.gov/news/join-th...
April 22: Onota Lake, Pittsfield
April 23: Long Pond, Plymouth
April 23: Chicopee Reservoir, Chicopee
April 24: Colburn Pond, Leominster (3/3)
Join us:
April 21: Cliff Pond, Brewster
April 21: Lake Wyola, Shutesbury - CANCELLED
April 22: Hampton Ponds, Westfield
April 22: Sunset Lake, Braintree
April 22: Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester (2/3)
School is out, help stock trout!
School is out, help stock trout! Grab a bucket and lend a hand – #MassWildlife is inviting the public to help stock trout during school vacation week!
Details at bit.ly/trout-events (1/3)
Massachusetts North Atlantic Right Whale Day at New England Aquarium
Join us to celebrate Right Whale Day at New England Aquarium! 🐋
On Friday, April 24th from 10 AM - 1 PM, we will be joining partners in right whale conservation to highlight work to protect this critically endangered species.
Learn more > lnkd.in/e8JX7EMK
Graphic asking “Do you operate a motorboat in Massachusetts?” with notice that boater safety education requirements took effect April 1, 2026, under the Hanson-Milone Act, featuring a silhouette of a person driving a boat and a Massachusetts Environmental Police logo
Graphic directing viewers to Mass.gov/BoaterSafetyFAQ for more information, with an illustration of a person riding a personal watercraft on the water.
Attention Massachusetts boaters: new safety requirements are now in effect! As of April 1, 2026, operators of motorboats born after January 1, 1989, must have a boater safety certificate.
Get more information and find an approved course at mass.gov/BoaterSafetyFAQ
Wheelwright Pond Dam is the largest dam removal in Massachusetts. Reporter Henry Schwan with the Worcester Telegram & Gazette explains how the project will reconnect 130 miles of freshwater habitat, eliminating a safety hazard and benefitting people and wildlife. bit.ly/3O38RTG
Job Opening: MassWildlife Director
#JobOpportunity: We are seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Director of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (#MassWildlife). 🐟
We’re looking for a strategic, collaborative leader with a passion for conservation and public service.
Apply today > massanf.taleo.net/careersectio...
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Healey-Driscoll Administration awards $1M to protect and restore biodiversity
List of grant awards
Pollinator gardens. Urban forests. Bird-safe buildings. Restored rivers. Youth education.
We're investing $1 million in 12 community-led projects to ensure that all have the opportunity to connect with nature, right in your neighborhood.
Learn more > www.mass.gov/news/healey-...
Access. Opportunity. Food on the table.
For American Daughters of Conservation NE Chapter President Sheryl Magdyczl, common sense updates to our hunting laws is a game changer.
This means more time in the field, fewer barriers to entry, and more mentorship opportunities, especially for women.
We are committed to supporting our commercial fishing industry, which is an essential part of our history and heritage, blue economy, and coastal culture. Every day, our courageous fishers face challenges out on the water while they work year-round to put healthy, local seafood on the table. (2/2)
DFG Commissioner Tom O'Shea, DMF Director Dan McKiernan, and our entire staff join Governor Healey in extending our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the fishers on the F/V Yankee Rose, as well as our commercial fishing community in New Bedford, Provincetown, + across the state. (1/2)
Images of DER staff and partners touring a restoration site
#GrantOpportunity We are excited to announce that DER’s Partnerships Program Request for Responses is now live!
Learn more and help us spread the word! Applications are due by Friday, April 3, 2026 at 5 PM EST.
www.mass.gov/how-to/ders-...
Restoring rivers. Reviving wetlands. Preparing for sea level rise. That’s what the Mass Ready Act does.
We’re proud to have the support of @massaudubon.org Director of Ecological Restoration Alex Hackman, who shares why Mass Ready is critical to accelerating restoration work across the state.
Protecting people and wildlife from extreme weather takes action – and investment.
We’re grateful for the support of @nature.org Massachusetts Director of Policy & Partnerships Steve Long who highlights why the Mass Ready Act is essential for safeguarding the state’s future.
Job Opening: Chief Biodiversity Officer
#JobOpportunity: We're hiring a Chief Biodiversity Officer! 🦋
You'll lead coordination across state government and work with partners to drive progress towards the Massachusetts Biodiversity Goals.
Apply today > massanf.taleo.net/careersectio...
Major milestone for Massachusetts' roseate terns
In 2025, roseate terns reached a record-high 4,010 nesting pairs in Massachusetts, a remarkable rebound from historic lows
Good news! Roseate terns reached a major conservation milestone in 2025 with a record-high 4,010 nesting pairs in Massachusetts – an astounding tripling of the population since 2013!
Discover more about roseate terns, #MassWildlife's recovery efforts, and how you can help > lnkd.in/g4A56c3G
$528 Million for Energy and the Environment Protecting clean air, water, and the land people rely on every day Fills critical gaps in food security, by providing $55 million for the Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program Renews focus on affordability, using energy efficiency and oversight to help keep costs down Strengthens environmental work to move permits faster, keep enforcement strong, and address emerging threats like PFAS Invests in state parks and public spaces, making them more welcoming for residents Continues work on permitting reforms that speed up clean energy and infrastructure projects while keeping communities at the table FY27 State Budget
From feeding families to lowering energy costs, @massgovernor.bsky.social’s state budget invests big to deliver real benefits across Massachusetts.
DFG Commissioner Tom O’Shea, DMF Director Dan McKiernan, and their staff join Governor Healey in extending our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the crew members on the F/V Lily Jean, as well as the commercial fishing and Cape Ann communities.
My statement with @massltgovernor.bsky.social on the Coast Guard suspending their search for the crew of the Lily Jean.
Attend one of the public listening sessions:
🔸January 27 at 6 p.m. on Zoom
🔸January 28 at 6 p.m. in Westborough
🔸January 29 at 6 p.m. in Pittsfield
🔸February 2 at 6 p.m. in Bourne
🔸February 3 at 1 p.m. on Zoom
ANNOUNCEMENT: #MassWildlife is gathering public input on several opportunities to expand hunting access in Massachusetts, including Sunday hunting, hunting with crossbows, and minimum setback distances for hunting.
ANNOUNCEMENT: #MassWildlife is gathering public input on several opportunities to expand hunting access in Massachusetts, including Sunday hunting, hunting with crossbows, and minimum setback distances for hunting.
mass.gov/news/healey-...
“This represents the final phase of the Boston Harbor cleanup, which we collectively as citizens invested so much effort in over many years, and it has proven to be successful." (4/4)
“It’s a great thing for the community. It’s a great thing for Massachusetts — because not all areas of the state are seeing a positive trend,” said DMF's Shellfish Program Leader Dr. Chrissy Petitpas. (3/4)
Thanks to improving water quality trends, Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries has begun work with the towns of Hingham, Hull, and Winthrop to reopen areas to shellfishing. (2/4)
Today in @gbhnews.bsky.social: For the first time in 100 years, Boston Harbor is poised to welcome back shellfish harvesting! 🦪
wgbh.org/news/local/2... (1/4)
A large group of people posing outside in the autumn.
Happy New Year from DER! As we look back at 2025, we're proud of accomplishments like 21 projects under construction, 86 acres of freshwater wetland habitat restored, & over 620 river miles reconnected! We're excited for what 2026 has in store 😊
A construction site showing a large concrete box culvert being installed with construction workers and an excavator in the background.
Interested in applying for a culvert replacement grant from DER? Join us on 1/8 at 3pm for an informational webinar on this year's Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant (CRMA) Program and the Training Sites Initiative opportunities. Register at: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
EEA 2025 End of Year Report cover showing a scene of animals at the back of a house with rooftop solar
Our 2025 End of Year Report is LIVE! From introducing two major pieces of legislation to protecting biodiversity and investing in our communities, our team dedicated the year to building a more affordable, prepared Massachusetts for everyone. Read more: bit.ly/EEA2025Report
