News and Announcements

Thirty-three municipalities receive funding to enhance climate resilience planning while prioritizing equity

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

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

Auction to Support Right Whale Conservation and Promote Environmental Stewardship

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

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

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

Grant funding to boost regional tourism and adaptive mountain biking

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

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

Grants will promote biodiversity, and strengthen carbon storage and sequestration

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

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

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