News and Announcements

For Department of Fish and Game

Projects Will Improve Ecosystem Health, Climate Change Resilience

Grants will to improve access to saltwater fishing areas popular with Massachusetts’ recreational fishing community.

Projects will improve habitat for native Massachusetts wildlife.

Critical Wildlife Habitat and Working Forest Permanently Conserved

Grants will support two Priority Ecological Restoration Projects in the towns of Falmouth, Mashpee, and North Adams.

Administration Also Announces Release of Report on Improving the Efficiency of Culvert and Small Bridge Replacement Projects

Grants will help remove aging dams, restore historic wetlands, and improve floodplain habitat and storage.

MassGrown Exchange Will Assist Farmers, Fisheries, and Food Businesses Across the Commonwealth

State officials gather to tour the Assawompset Pond region and discuss a project led by a state, regional and local partnership to reduce future flooding, increase resilience to climate change, and restore habitat for fish and wildlife.

Commissioner Amidon sends congratulations to newly appointed and reappointed members of the New England Fishery Management Council.

The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $50,616 in grant funding to three projects to help the Commonwealth’s local seafood industry sell fresh, locally-caught products to Massachusetts consumers through promotion and awareness campaigns.

State environmental and public safety officials are urging boaters to take important steps to safely and responsibly ride and operate boats this season

Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Ron Amidon has appointed Daniel J. McKiernan as the next Director of the Division of Marine Fisheries.

Seasonal Trap Fishing Gear Closure and Vessel Speed Restriction in Cape Cod Bay Extended Due to Presence of Whales