Wildlife & Endangered Species Unit

We work to ensure that projects advanced by MassDOT Highway Division protect endangered species, fisheries, and wildlife, and are in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

For MassDOT Highway Division projects, we must follow the federal and Massachusetts Endangered Species Acts, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act. We also seek opportunities for aquatic and terrestrial habitat connectivity, protection of rare and endangered species, ecosystem stewardship, and reduction of wildlife mortality, all while supporting the Commonwealth’s transportation projects.

More about MassDOT wildlife and conservation efforts

• Rivers and Roads training
• Species conservation
• Reef creation
• Connecting landscape through resilient infrastructure
• Coastal resiliency
• Northeast Habitats & Highways