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Public Universities and Facilities Harness $23 Million for Geothermal, Heat Pump, and Energy Efficiency Projects

7/16/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

UMass Dartmouth, UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, Salem State, Mass Maritime, and DCR advancing new clean heating projects

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards More Than $2.2 Million for Landscape Conservation Projects Across Massachusetts

7/15/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Funding supports projects in Wareham, Worthington, and Colrain

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Removal of Whitney Pond Dam in Ashburnham

7/14/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Restoration marks major milestone for river health, public safety, and climate resilience

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Governor Healey Kicks Off Free Summer Youth Activities Across Massachusetts

7/10/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

DCR’s Summer Nights Program partners with 101 community organizations to offer free recreational, educational and leadership opportunities for young people

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Drought Conditions Worsen in Western Region

7/09/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Water conservation measures strongly urged to safeguard water supplies

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Mobilizes Response to Merrimack Sewer Overflow

6/29/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

State coordinating across agencies to stop wastewater discharge, protect public health and reopen beaches and shellfish areas as quickly as possible

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $700,000 for Drinking Water Supply Protection Projects

6/26/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

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Governor Healey Halts Data Center Tax Incentive and Calls for Strict Guardrails to Protect Ratepayers, Environment & Public Health

6/25/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor releases one of the most comprehensive frameworks in the nation, covering cost, energy, water, air, noise, jobs and other impacts

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Massachusetts and Northeast Partners Announce Recommendations to Advance Offshore Transmission Solutions

6/15/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

The bipartisan Northeast States Collaborative on Interregional Transmission is a first-of-its-kind coordination effort to promote interregional transmission that can lower energy costs and promote reliability

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Drought Conditions Worsen in the Southeast, Cape Cod and Islands Regions

6/09/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Water conservation measures strongly urged as dry conditions continue to worsen

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Declares First Massachusetts Biodiversity Day

5/22/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Partners joined together to celebrate local action to conserve wildlife, restore habitats, and connect communities with nature

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Winners of the Massachusetts Envirothon

5/22/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Lexington High School team earns first place as Massachusetts students showcased their knowledge and explored solutions to challenges in forestry, water, soils, wildlife. They will represent MA at the NCF-Envirothon 2026 National Annual Competition