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Despite Recent Rain, Drought Continues in Massachusetts 

9/08/2022 Drought Management Task Force

Practicing Water Conservation Significantly Benefits Water Supply Systems

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Risk of Wildland Fires Increases as Drought Persists 

8/24/2022 Drought Management Task Force

Conditions Worsen in Cape Cod, Islands, and Western Regions

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Drought Conditions Worsen in CT River Valley, Southeast, and Cape Cod Regions 

8/09/2022 Drought Management Task Force

Public is Asked to Continue to Practice Water Conservation Methods

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Massachusetts Continues to Experience Drought Conditions 

7/21/2022 Drought Management Task Force

Northeast and Central Regions Elevated to Critical Drought Status as Watersheds are Further Impacted

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Massachusetts, New England States, and D.C. Commit to Groundbreaking Regional Program to Reduce Pollution, Invest in Clean Transportation 

12/21/2020 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

All Transportation and Climate Initiative States Remain Active in Program, Commit to Continued Collaboration

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State Officials Announce Plans to Conduct Aerial Spraying for Mosquitoes in Sections of Southeastern Massachusetts 

8/08/2020 Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

Spraying is expected to begin on Monday, August 10, and continue over several evenings.

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Massachusetts Residents Asked to Report Receipt of Any Unsolicited Packages of Seeds 

7/28/2020 Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

Residents that receive or have received an unsolicited package of seeds should not plant the seeds and contact state plant regulatory officials.

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AG Healey, Baker-Polito Administration Reach Agreement With Holtec Over Sale of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant 

6/17/2020 Office of the Attorney General

Agreement Addresses Environmental, Public Safety and Financial Concerns

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Clean Water Trust Approves $675,000 in School Water Improvement Grants in First Round  

4/29/2020 The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust

32 School Districts across Massachusetts Receive Funding to Address Lead Levels in School Drinking Water

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Applications sought for the Climate Change Resilience in Fisheries and Aquaculture Grant Program 

1/23/2020 Division of Marine Fisheries

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is accepting applications for the 2020 Climate Change Resilience in Fisheries and Aquaculture Grant Program.

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Commonwealth Celebrates Earth Day with Milestone in Climate Change Planning Program, Local Dam Removal Project 

4/22/2019 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito