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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Improved Public Fishing and Boating Access in Chelmsford

8/04/2026 Department of Fish and Game

Partners gathered to cut the ribbon on the new and improved boat ramp on the Merrimack River

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $50,000 for Saltwater Recreational Fishing Access Projects

7/16/2026 Department of Fish and Game

Projects Will Improve Access to Outdoor Recreation in Cape Cod

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Removal of Whitney Pond Dam in Ashburnham

7/14/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Restoration marks major milestone for river health, public safety, and climate resilience

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $1 Million to Help Communities Restore Rivers, Wetlands, and Reduce Flooding

7/13/2026 Department of Fish and Game

Funding supports six regional organizations that help communities plan and carry out river and wetland restoration projects across Massachusetts

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Larkin Dam Removed, Restoring a Free-Flowing Parker River in Newbury

6/11/2026 Department of Fish and Game

Project restores fish passage, boosts climate resilience, and strengthens public safety

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Division of Ecological Restoration Releases 2025 Annual Report, Highlighting Record Year for River and Wetland Restoration in Massachusetts

6/05/2026 Department of Fish and Game

DER advances locally led projects that provide clean water, reduce flood risk, improve public safety, and boost biodiversity

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Deborah Rocque and John Hitt Appointed to Fisheries and Wildlife Board

6/03/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Deborah Rocque and John Hitt Appointed to Fisheries and Wildlife Board

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Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission Elects Dr. Shelley Edmundson as Chair

5/29/2026 Department of Fish and Game

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Declares First Massachusetts Biodiversity Day

5/22/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Partners joined together to celebrate local action to conserve wildlife, restore habitats, and connect communities with nature

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Winners of the Massachusetts Envirothon

5/22/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Lexington High School team earns first place as Massachusetts students showcased their knowledge and explored solutions to challenges in forestry, water, soils, wildlife. They will represent MA at the NCF-Envirothon 2026 National Annual Competition

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $3 Million to Herring River Restoration Project

5/12/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced a $3 million award to the Town of Wellfleet and the Friends of Herring River to support the Herring River Estuary Restoration Project in Wellfleet and Truro.

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Massachusetts Named Newest Member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature

4/28/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Massachusetts and California are the first states in the nation to join, advancing work to protect biodiversity and address climate challenges

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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

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1 Million to Protect Wildlife, Restore Habitats, and Connect Communities with Nature

3/24/2026 Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience

Funding will support 12 projects, planting pollinator gardens, restoring wildlife habitats, and expanding education and stewardship

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.4 Million to Support Priority Restoration Projects

2/25/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Partners will restore rivers, wetlands, and streams in 12 communities for biodiversity, climate resilience, and public safety