MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP)

The Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program is responsible for the conservation and protection of hundreds of species that are not hunted, fished, trapped, or commercially harvested in the state, as well as the protection of the natural communities that make up their habitats.

Contact Us

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Phone

Open M–F, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed noon–12:30 for lunch)

Regulatory Review Inquiries (508) 389-6357

North/Central/Western Massachusetts

Southeastern Massachusetts/Cape & Islands

Fax

(508) 389-7890

Address

MassWildlife Field Headquarters
1 Rabbit Hill Road
Westborough, MA 01581

Who we serve

MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program is responsible for protecting the state's wide range of native biological diversity. Information about species and natural communities, regulations, and how to report your observations are available for citizen scientists, educators, landowners, developers, conservation organizations and other government agencies.

You can help! Support endangered species conservation.

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Recent news & announcements

News

Landmark Turtle Conservation Program Celebrated for Endangered Species Day 

5/16/2024 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

With support from partners, MassWildlife's northern red-bellied cooter headstart program has boosted endangered turtle populations over the past 40 years.

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    Celebrate Bat Week 

    10/03/2024 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

    Bat week starts October 24. Get into the spirit by dispelling outdated bat myths and learning more about the threats facing these harmless and fascinating flying mammals.

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    Celebrate Endangered Species Day on May 17 

    5/01/2024 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

    Learn how you can help the hundreds of plants and animals that are considered rare in Massachusetts.

  • News

    Why did the turtle cross the road? 

    5/01/2024 MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program

    There are many reasons for turtles to roam in the spring! Watch for them crossing roadways starting in mid-May.

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    Watch for amphibians on the road 

    3/04/2024 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

    This spring, be mindful of amphibians as they emerge from their winter retreats and travel to breeding sites. Use caution while driving on rainy spring nights.

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    Support endangered species at tax time 

    2/07/2024 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

    By adding a donation to line 33A on your State taxes, you can help Massachusetts endangered animals and plants thrive.

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    Celebrate Bat Week 

    10/03/2023 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

    This October, forget about the haunted house—build a bat house instead!

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