Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

EEA seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance the Commonwealth’s environmental resources while ensuring a clean energy future for the state’s residents. Through the stewardship of open space, protection of environmental resources, and enhancement of clean energy, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.

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Department of Conservation and Recreation

DCR manages state parks and oversees more than 450,000 acres throughout Massachusetts. It protects, promotes, and enhances the state’s natural, cultural, and recreational resources. The health and happiness of people across Massachusetts depends on the accessibility and quality of our natural resources, recreational facilities, and great historic landscapes. DCR continues to improve the vital connection between people and the environment.

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Department of Energy Resources

Department of Fish and Game

Department of Public Utilities

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) oversees investor-owned electric power, natural gas, and water companies in Massachusetts. In addition, the DPU regulates the safety of bus companies, moving companies, and transportation network companies. We also oversee the safety of natural gas pipelines.

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Department of Conservation Services

DCS offers grants to municipalities and nonprofit organizations for the acquisition of conservation and parkland, as well as for park renovation and development. DCS also reviews Conservation Restrictions (CR), administers the Conservation Land Tax Credit (CLTC) Program, and supports Conservation Districts.

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Division of Ecological Restoration

Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Division of Marine Fisheries

Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Massachusetts Environmental Police

Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office

The MEPA review process provides meaningful opportunities for public review of potential environmental impacts of certain projects for which certain actions by state agencies are required. It requires state agencies to study the environmental impacts of projects requiring state permitting, financial assistance or land disposition, and to use all feasible measures to avoid, minimize, and mitigate damage to the environment or, to the extent damage to the environment cannot be avoided, to minimize and mitigate damage to the environment to the maximum extent practicable.

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Massachusetts Environmental Trust

Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management

CZM is the lead policy, planning, and technical assistance agency on coastal and ocean issues within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) and implements the state’s coastal program under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act. PLEASE NOTE: All CZM offices are currently closed for in-person services. See "Contact CZM" under "Top actions & services" below for more information.

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MassBays National Estuary Program

Office of Fishing & Boating Access

Office of Grants and Technical Assistance

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental's Office of Grants and Technical Assistance serves as a first stop for constituents seeking any sort of funding assistance. We focus on developing responsible energy practices, conservation of natural resources and outdoor recreational programs. If you are seeking financial assistance for a project, we can help you.

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Office of Technical Assistance and Technology

Water Resources Commission

The Water Resources Commission was established in 1956 by the Massachusetts Legislature and is responsible for developing, coordinating, and overseeing the Commonwealth’s water policy and planning activities to ensure that Massachusetts will have plentiful water to support health, safety, economic development, and ecological vitality for generations to come. The twelve-seat Commission includes appointees from seven state agencies or offices and five public members.

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Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs