MassDEP Commissioner Heiple presents award to Senator Bruce Tarr

MassDEP Gary Moran presents award to Dick Chalpin

MassDEP John Beling presents award to UTEC

MassDEP Ann Lowery presents award to Oscar Pancorbo

Great day to celebrate 50 years of #MassDEP in #Woburn yesterday and recognize a few outstanding environmental leaders in the northeast region: Senator Bruce Tarr, UTEC, Dick Chalpin, Oscar C. Pancorbo, Ph.D. and Dr. Beth Haley. #MassDEP50

Commissioner Heiple at the podium

MassDEP Jen Viveiros presents award to Cheryl Bump

MassDEP Gerard Martin presents to Pine duBois

MassDEP Seth Pickering presents to Professor Veale

Beautiful afternoon on the Cape yesterday to celebrate #MassDEP50 and recognize a few outstanding environmental leaders in the southeast region: Senator @juliancyr.bsky.social, Pine duBois at Jones River Landing, Cheryl Bump, and Professor Francis Veale. Thank you, Mass Maritime Academy for hosting!

Hands holding a tree with nature background, concept of conservation. Stock Image Credit: Sarayut Thaneerat

Conserving nature means protecting the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we live on. MassDEP is committed to supporting a healthier, more sustainable Massachusetts for future generations. 🌎
#MassDEP #MassDEP50 #CleanAir #CleanWater #WorldNatureConservationDay2025

Green Frog photo taken on a 2011 site visit to a remediated and restored vernal pool near the Housatonic River in Pittsfield

Check out this #GreenFrog photo taken on a 2011 site visit to a remediated & restored vernal pool near the Housatonic River in #Pittsfield.

Another example of #MassDEP's 50-year commitment to protecting our environment for future generations (including frogs 🐸). #MassDEP50

Yesterday, our Boston staff and retirees took a moment to reflect on 50 years of hard work, dedication, and collaboration to protect our air, water, and land.

MassDEP’s accomplishments over the last 50 years would not have been possible without our staff’s unwavering commitment to our mission and their laser focus on preserving the environment & protecting public health. #MassDEP50

MassDEP employees taking samples in a marsh

Salt marshes are the home of a variety of plant and animal species. Since 1975, #MassDEP has been working to help us better understand the health of these ecosystems, and sampling helps us protect and conserve these habitats. #MassDEP50

Retiree Craig Givens with Western Regional Director Mike Gorski

Earlier this year, we recognized Craig Givens for his 42 years of public service. Craig has made significant contributions to environmental protection, sustainability, and the preservation of our natural resources. Congratulations Craig!
#MassDEP50 #MassDEP #EmployeeRecognition

Commissioner Heiple, State Representative Hogan and Central Regional Director Pigsley

Deputy Commissioner Beling giving award to WPI's WROC

Deputy Commissioner Beling, Commissioner Heiple, Former Commissioner Suuberg and Central Regional Director Pigsley

Central Regional Director Pigsley with Upper Blackstone Clean Water

Great to be in #Worcester this morning to celebrate 50 years of #MassDEP and recognize a few outstanding environmental leaders in the central region: Rep Kate Hogan, Upper Blackstone Clean Water, Marty Suuberg and WPI's Water Resource Outreach Center! Thank you WPI for hosting! #MassDEP50