News and Announcements

Farmers from Ipswich, North Easton, Raynham, and Sharon take top honors at 39th annual event

“Connections: Working Together for Nature” establishes a bold and unifying vision for the Department, focusing on solutions at the intersection of biodiversity, climate change, and environmental justice.

Salem Offshore Wind Terminal will Advance Clean Energy Goals in Massachusetts, including through Development of Floating Turbines Gulf of Maine

Extreme Localized Drought Declared in Parker River Basin

States selected to receive highly competitive funds from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Innovation Program for transmission upgrades in Southeastern Massachusetts and Connecticut to connect offshore wind energy into the New England grid.

Most Funding Ever Awarded through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program

Program works to Reduce the ‘Urban Heat Island Effect’, Promote Public Health, and Increase Energy Savings

Project Would Lower Energy Costs, Improve Outdoor and Indoor Air Quality and Strengthen Climate Resilience for the Town

New England Coalition Wins Second Largest Award, Will Launch First-in-the-Nation Program to Drive Down Consumer Costs with Incentives and Guidance for Heat Pump Distributers, Installers

Second Round of Grant Funding Under Affordable Housing Decarbonization Grant Program Will Lower Energy Bills, Improve Air Quality and Comfort in 600+ Homes

DCR Launches 10th Year of Program, Largest Year Yet with 100 Partners from Across the State Including Four New Western Mass Youth-Focused Organizations

Other Regions Remain in Normal Conditions

Harvest season begins in Massachusetts as growers build resilience