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Construction on the removal of this dam, underway since the summer, is now complete
DER has worked on several urban river restoration projects in the past 10 years
DER is advancing three priority dam removal and restoration projects.
City of Pittsfield will be starting work on the removal of the Tel-Electric Dam
DER is currently working with local, state, and federal partners to advance 8 active restoration projects on retired cranberry farmland
A new fish ladder and a dam removal help fish on the Jones River
DER completed site reconnaissance and concept design studies for thirteen potential dam removals
Grants to 16 culvert replacement projects will help improve municipal roads and river health
DER is pleased to announce the formation of DER's Ecological Restoration Engineering Group
As the challenges facing our coastal wetlands have changed, DER’s approach to tidal wetlands restoration is evolving.
