Support the Natural Heritage Program

Natural Heritage Logo The Natural Heritage Program was removed from the state’s operating budget in 2004. Since then, the Program has been funded by project-specific bond monies, fees, federal grants, and voluntary contributions.

A major source of funding for the protection of rare and endangered species in Massachusetts comes from voluntary donations on state income tax forms. All contributions go to the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Fund, which currently is the source for a significant portion of the annual operating budget of the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program. Over 20,000 tax filers support the program each year. If you have made a contribution in this manner, thank you for supporting the Program and its conservation efforts!

Massachusetts Tax Form

Contributions can also be made directly to the fund by sending a check payable to the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Fund to:

Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program
MA Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
North Drive
Westborough, MA 01581