News and Announcements

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

Through annual ice fishing derby, the community raised over $5,000 for improvements to the facility in Colbert's memory

Over 150 completed projects have increased climate resilience, improved wildlife habitat, and reconnected rivers

Removal of the unsafe dam protects public safety and river habitat

Projects will reduce flood risks and improve climate resilience, habitat, and public safety

“Connections: Working Together for Nature” establishes a bold and unifying vision for the Department, focusing on solutions at the intersection of biodiversity, climate change, and environmental justice.

High-efficiency ice machines will help shellfish and aquaculture industry protect public health.

With support from partners, MassWildlife's northern red-bellied cooter headstart program has boosted endangered turtle populations over the past 40 years.

Division of Ecological Restoration Announces Two Ecological Restoration Study Sites in Essex County

Engineering study, currently underway, will determine the feasibility and cost of critical infrastructure repairs needed to restore operations.

Massachusetts Environmental Trust Marks Milestone of 30th Anniversary of Right Whale License Plate