News and Announcements

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

Water conservation measures strongly urged as dry conditions continue to worsen

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

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

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

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