News and Announcements

For MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program

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.

MassWildlife’s Heritage Hub replaces VPRS and allows users to easily report observations.

Funding will support continued scientific collaboration addressing serious wood turtle population declines in Massachusetts and other northeastern states.

Public invited to engage in rare species conservation and protection efforts

December’s Species Spotlight is the shortnose sturgeon. Learn more about this endangered species in Massachusetts, how MassWildlife biologists are working to protect this fish, and what you can do to help.

You can make an impact! Don't wait until Giving Tuesday to let us know you care.

November’s Species Spotlight is the bog turtle. Learn more about one of the smallest living turtles, what is threatening its existence, and how to report a sighting to MassWildlife staff.

Enjoy these recorded livestream events and get tips for hunting, fishing, and viewing wildlife in MA!

Celebrate the spooky season and learn more about bats!

October’s Species Spotlight is the little brown bat. Contrary to myths, bats are gentle and intelligent, but human activities and white-nose syndrome have diminished populations in Massachusetts. Learn how to help protect this underappreciated mammal.

MassWildlife's Species Spotlight for September is the New England blazing star. Learn more about this persevering flower, how MassWildlife biologists are working to protect this species of special concern, and what you can do to help.

After nearly two decades, a small population of the state-endangered crested fringed orchid (Platanthera cristata) was recently rediscovered in Bristol County by MassWildlife's botanist.

MassWildlife's Species Spotlight for August is the Plymouth gentian. Learn more about this surprising flower, how MassWildlife biologists are working to protect this species of special concern, and what you can do to help.