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Conservation will link key habitats for wildlife and expand outdoor recreation opportunities

Projects will restore nature and protect our communities from extreme weather

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

Upgrades Improve Access for Anglers to Premier Freshwater Fishing on the Quabbin Reservoir Starting April 19, 2025

Representatives from commercial fishing groups will meet with state officials quarterly to promote sustainable fisheries and support for the industry

New buoys will collect real-time data on the presence of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales in coastal waters to support conservation efforts

Governor proposes $200 million for culvert and small bridge upgrades. Increases road and bridge funding by 60-80 percent for rural and small towns

Projects will protect wildlife and make communities more climate resilient

Attleboro, Ayer, Barnstable, Groveland, Kingston, Lawrence, Lowell, and Pittsfield dams to be assessed for potential restoration

Funding to support prescribed burns, invasive species management, and forest care in Cape Cod & Islands, Sheffield, and Sudbury

Thanks to collaboration between federal, state, local, and Indigenous partners, ecological restoration will benefit water quality and migratory fish in Santuit Pond in Mashpee.

Projects will improve accessibility, safety, and use of shoreside fishing piers on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard.

The $5 million project will provide public access to Salem Harbor for thousands of residents and visitors annually.

Projects will help people and nature adapt to climate change and restore important wetland and river habitats

Funds will help cities and towns enhance climate resilience, public safety, and crucial habitat