On November 16, 2007, the Patrick Administration broke ground on a $22 million, two-year project to expand and upgrade the Wall Experiment Station, the laboratory operated by MassDEP... Learn more about the WES renovation.
Expanding renewable energy projects and energy conservation actions are a high priority for MassDEP and the Commonwealth. MassDEP is taking a number of important actions to advance the Commonwealth's clean energy policy goals... Learn more about renewable energy & energy conservation.
Climate change is a shift in long-term weather patterns: temperature, precipitation, wind, and more. There is scientific consensus that our climate is changing... Learn more about greenhouse gases.
Governor Patrick announced new initiatives designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of environmental regulation under which MassDEP will reduce - by 20% - the time period for permitting decisions issue 90% of all permit decisions in 180 days or less; and develop a proposal for reducing delays in the wetlands appeals process. Learn more about permitting efficiencies.
