News and Announcements

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.

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

Grants will preserve wildlife habitat and support healthier, stronger forests

New England transmission utilities are opposing a $1 billion customer refund and now want an increase in profits

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

With the Activation of the Vineyard Wind Contracts, Nation’s First Utility-Scale Project will Save Massachusetts Customers $1.4 Billion

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

Recommendations outline steps to strengthen SNAP, support food banks, and expand access to affordable, local food while President Trump cuts assistance

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

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

Governor Healey to file legislation to expand hunting after overwhelming support at statewide public listening sessions; DPH will also raise awareness about the emergence of tick-borne “alpha-gal syndrome” as a public health concern

Governor says Massachusetts needs all-of-the-above approach to achieve energy independence and lower energy bills

While the overall U.S. outdoor recreation economy grew at 2.8% in 2024, Massachusetts’ Outdoor Recreation economy climbed 6.9%, providing 108,000 jobs and generating $7.1 billion in employee compensation