Massachusetts Environmental Trust

The Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET) funds and coordinates projects to restore, protect and improve aquatic resources and ecosystems, and conserve threatened marine animals. Grant funds are generated from the sales of the Right Whale, Brook Trout, Striped Bass & Blackstone Valley license plates, and from donations.

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Kim Tilas, Program Manager kim.tilas@mass.gov

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Main Phone: 617-626-1010

Kim Tilas: 617-947-1227

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Massachusetts Environmental Trust, EEA

100 Cambridge Street, 10th Floor Boston, MA 02114

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Massachusetts Celebrates 4th Annual Right Whale Day at the New England Aquarium

4/24/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Partners highlight leading efforts to conserve critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, Massachusetts’ official state marine mammal
Press Release

Massachusetts Environmental Trust Launches 2nd Whale License Plate Auction to Support Right Whale Conservation

11/28/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Auction to Support Right Whale Conservation and Promote Environmental Stewardship
Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $500,000 to Support Conservation and Restoration Efforts of Endangered Marine Species and Aquatic Habitats

10/31/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Grants are funded through the sale of specialty environmental license plates
Press Release

Auction for Low-Number Striped Bass License Plates Goes Live October 15

10/10/2025 Department of Fish and Game

Funds raised directly support sustainable fishing, habitat restoration, and angler education in Massachusetts
Press Release

Massachusetts Celebrates 3rd Annual Right Whale Day at the New England Aquarium

4/24/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Partners highlight leading efforts to conserve critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, Massachusetts’ official state marine mammal
Press Release

Massachusetts Environmental Trust Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Whale License Plate with Online Auction

1/28/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Auction to Support Right Whale Conservation and Promote Environmental Stewardship

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Recent news & announcements

Massachusetts Celebrates 4th Annual Right Whale Day at the New England Aquarium

Massachusetts Environmental Trust Launches 2nd Whale License Plate Auction to Support Right Whale Conservation

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $500,000 to Support Conservation and Restoration Efforts of Endangered Marine Species and Aquatic Habitats

Auction for Low-Number Striped Bass License Plates Goes Live October 15

Massachusetts Celebrates 3rd Annual Right Whale Day at the New England Aquarium

Massachusetts Environmental Trust Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Whale License Plate with Online Auction

Upcoming Events

June 8, 2026, Massachusetts Environmental Trust In Person Board Meeting

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