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Critical and Significant Drought Conditions Declared in Several Regions  

2/07/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Central and Northeast regions have been raised to a Level – 3 Critical Drought, Southeast, Cape and Islands regions have been raised to a Level – 2 Significant Drought

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State Officials Provide Updated Guidance on Suspected Avian Flu Cases Reported Across Massachusetts  

1/29/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Recommendations aim to support public health, agriculture, and wildlife amid ongoing monitoring efforts

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Massachusetts Environmental Trust Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Whale License Plate with Online Auction  

1/28/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Auction to Support Right Whale Conservation and Promote Environmental Stewardship

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Massachusetts Environmental Police Raise Awareness Campaign for New Boater Education Law  

1/24/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Starting April 1, 2026, all motorized vessel operators must complete a state-approved education course to enhance safety across Massachusetts’ waterways

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State Officials Suspect HPAI Outbreak Impacting Geese and Other Wildlife  

1/19/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Energy and Environmental Agency Releases Yearly Report  

1/10/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Report highlights progress made in electrification, environmental justice and climate resilience efforts

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Recent Precipitation Improves Drought Conditions in Massachusetts  

1/08/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Central, Northeast, and Connecticut River Valley regions have been downgraded to a Level-2 Significant Drought, Western and Southeast regions have been lowered to a Level-1 Mild Drought

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $300,000 in Grants to Support Mountain Biking Trail System Development  

12/12/2024 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Grant funding to boost regional tourism and adaptive mountain biking

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Applauds Recent USDA Federal Order to Test for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dairy Herds 

12/09/2024 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Massachusetts was the first state in the nation to identify 100% negative results from dairy herd testing for HPAI

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Critical Drought Persists Across Massachusetts  

12/06/2024 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Most of the State Remains in Level 3-Critical Drought, Cape and Islands Region has been Raised to a Level-1 Mild Drought

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $5 Million for Protection of Forest Reserves  

12/05/2024 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Grants will promote biodiversity, and strengthen carbon storage and sequestration

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Healey-Driscoll Administration & City of Salem Celebrate Opening of Salem Willows Fishing Pier  

12/02/2024 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

The $5 million project will provide public access to Salem Harbor for thousands of residents and visitors annually.

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $6 Million for Cranberry Bog & Coastal Wetland Restoration Projects 

11/26/2024 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Projects will help people and nature adapt to climate change and restore important wetland and river habitats

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New Report: Massachusetts Leads U.S. in Growth of Outdoor Recreation, Contributing Over $13 Billion to Massachusetts Economy  

11/26/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

States Outdoor Recreation Economy Rose by 13.3% last year, providing over 103,600 jobs

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Critical Drought Declared Across Massachusetts  

11/19/2024 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Most of Massachusetts now in a Level 3-Critical Drought, except for Cape and Islands Regions