News and Announcements

Recent Rainfall Brings Continued Relief with Central Region Returning to Normal Conditions

Western Region and Dukes County Return to Normal After July Rainfall

Water conservation measures strongly urged to safeguard water supplies

Water conservation measures strongly urged as dry conditions continue to worsen

Water conservation measures strongly urged as dry conditions worsen ahead of summer

Cod shows early signs of improvement, while most regions continue to experience below-normal precipitation and declining streamflow

Consistent rainfall has improved drought in most of the state; water restrictions remain and additional precipitation is needed for full recovery

Millers Basin Improves to Level-2 Significant Drought, All Other Regions Remained the Same

12 Applicants Awarded Funds to Improve Water Management and Strengthen Resilience Across Massachusetts

The Connecticut River Valley and Central Regions have improved from Level 2–Significant Drought to Level 1–Mild Drought, and the Millers Watershed has moved to a Level 2–Critical Drought

The Northeast Region has improved from Level 2–Significant Drought to Level 1–Mild Drought, the Deerfield and Millers Watersheds have worsened to Level 3–Critical Drought