News and Announcements

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

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

Deborah Rocque and John Hitt Appointed to Fisheries and Wildlife Board

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Projects will boost biodiversity, enhance resilience, and create outdoor recreation opportunities

Partners and the public will now be able to clean up fishing gear debris to prevent ghost fishing, protect marine life, and enhance public safety

Report highlights progress made in energy affordability, protecting nature and climate resilience efforts

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today nearly $1.2 million to support programs and projects that will boost the competitiveness of commercial fisheries.