News and Announcements

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Proposes Regulations to Strengthen Resilience from Coastal and Inland Flooding

12/22/2023 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

MassDEP regulations will establish protections for areas most vulnerable to climate change impacts and implement incentives for nature-based solutions

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MassDEP Fines Feedback Earth, Inc. for Odor Issues and Food Waste Management Violations at Its Grafton

12/14/2023 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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MassDEP Seeks Public Comments on Nitrogen Cleanup Plan to Restore the Health of the Wareham River Estuarine System

11/16/2023 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Public Meeting to be held Virtually on Nov. 28; Registration is Required

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MassDEP Seeks Public Comments on Nitrogen Cleanup Plan to Restore the Health of New Bedford Inner Harbor Estuarine System

10/25/2023 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Grant to Restore Groundwater Damaged by Blackburn & Union Privileges Superfund Site in Walpole

9/29/2023 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $5.2 Million to Support Recycling and Waste Reduction by 283 Municipalities and Regional Groups

9/28/2023 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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MassDEP Fines Wilson Petroleum for Failing to Complete Cleanup Actions for a Fuel Spill at Raynham Site

9/14/2023 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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AG's Office Secures 104 Indictments over Illegal Demolition of Former Healy Elementary School in Fall River

8/31/2023

Alleges the 2018 demolition caused air pollution and exposed residents, surrounding community to asbestos

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MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Ozone Expected to Impact Five Southeastern Massachusetts Counties Today

7/28/2023 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $11.5 Million in Grants to Electrify Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Reduce Transportation Sector Emissions

7/26/2023 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Funding to Support Cleaner Refuse Trucks, Buses, Ferries, Tugboats and Heavy-Duty Equipment

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MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Wildfire Smoke Expected to Impact Five Western and Central Massachusetts Counties Tuesday

7/18/2023 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Wildfire Smoke Expected to Impact Five Western and Central Massachusetts Counties Today

7/17/2023 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Ozone Expected to Impact Five Southeastern Massachusetts Counties Today

7/12/2023 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

News

Penske, Truck Rental Company, To Pay Up To $3.5 Million To Resolve Allegations Of Fraudulent Motor Vehicle Inspections

7/12/2023 Office of the Attorney General

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $165,000 in Grants to Improve and Protect Water Quality in Four Communities

7/05/2023 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection