Rewilding a former golf course in Northampton, Mass. transforms fairways and tee boxes into wetlands and wildlife habitat, building climate resilience into the landscape.

Join the 2026 City Nature Challenge on April 24–27! 🐝 Through this global participatory science effort, you’ll contribute to our understandingand appreciation of nature right in your neighborhood. Find an event near you: www.mass.gov/news/join-th...

School is out, help stock trout! Grab a bucket and lend a hand – #MassWildlife is inviting the public to help stock trout during school vacation week! Details at bit.ly/trout-events (1/3)

Join us to celebrate Right Whale Day at New England Aquarium! 🐋 On Friday, April 24th from 10 AM - 1 PM, we will be joining partners in right whale conservation to highlight work to protect this critically endangered species. Learn more > lnkd.in/e8JX7EMK

Attention Massachusetts boaters: new safety requirements are now in effect! As of April 1, 2026, operators of motorboats born after January 1, 1989, must have a boater safety certificate. Get more information and find an approved course at mass.gov/BoaterSafetyFAQ

Wheelwright Pond Dam is the largest dam removal in Massachusetts. Reporter Henry Schwan with the Worcester Telegram & Gazette explains how the project will reconnect 130 miles of freshwater habitat, eliminating a safety hazard and benefitting people and wildlife. bit.ly/3O38RTG

Massive dam coming down in Central Mass. It could prevent catastrophe

The aging Wheelwright Pond Dam holds back 10 feet of water that extends 2½ miles upstream.

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#JobOpportunity: We are seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Director of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (#MassWildlife). 🐟 We’re looking for a strategic, collaborative leader with a passion for conservation and public service. Apply today > massanf.taleo.net/careersectio...

Pollinator gardens. Urban forests. Bird-safe buildings. Restored rivers. Youth education. We're investing $1 million in 12 community-led projects to ensure that all have the opportunity to connect with nature, right in your neighborhood. Learn more > www.mass.gov/news/healey-...

Access. Opportunity. Food on the table. For American Daughters of Conservation NE Chapter President Sheryl Magdyczl, common sense updates to our hunting laws is a game changer. This means more time in the field, fewer barriers to entry, and more mentorship opportunities, especially for women.

DFG Commissioner Tom O'Shea, DMF Director Dan McKiernan, and our entire staff join Governor Healey in extending our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the fishers on the F/V Yankee Rose, as well as our commercial fishing community in New Bedford, Provincetown, + across the state. (1/2)

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My statement on fishing vessel Yankee Rose.

#GrantOpportunity We are excited to announce that DER’s Partnerships Program Request for Responses is now live! Learn more and help us spread the word! Applications are due by Friday, April 3, 2026 at 5 PM EST. www.mass.gov/how-to/ders-...

Restoring rivers. Reviving wetlands. Preparing for sea level rise. That’s what the Mass Ready Act does. We’re proud to have the support of @massaudubon.org Director of Ecological Restoration Alex Hackman, who shares why Mass Ready is critical to accelerating restoration work across the state.

Protecting people and wildlife from extreme weather takes action – and investment. We’re grateful for the support of @nature.org Massachusetts Director of Policy & Partnerships Steve Long who highlights why the Mass Ready Act is essential for safeguarding the state’s future.

#JobOpportunity: We're hiring a Chief Biodiversity Officer! 🦋 You'll lead coordination across state government and work with partners to drive progress towards the Massachusetts Biodiversity Goals. Apply today > massanf.taleo.net/careersectio...

Good news! Roseate terns reached a major conservation milestone in 2025 with a record-high 4,010 nesting pairs in Massachusetts – an astounding tripling of the population since 2013! Discover more about roseate terns, #MassWildlife's recovery efforts, and how you can help > lnkd.in/g4A56c3G

From feeding families to lowering energy costs, @massgovernor.bsky.social’s state budget invests big to deliver real benefits across Massachusetts.

DFG Commissioner Tom O’Shea, DMF Director Dan McKiernan, and their staff join Governor Healey in extending our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the crew members on the F/V Lily Jean, as well as the commercial fishing and Cape Ann communities.

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My statement with @massltgovernor.bsky.social on the Coast Guard suspending their search for the crew of the Lily Jean.

My statement with @massltgovernor.bsky.social on the Coast Guard suspending their search for the crew of the Lily Jean.

ANNOUNCEMENT: #MassWildlife is gathering public input on several opportunities to expand hunting access in Massachusetts, including Sunday hunting, hunting with crossbows, and minimum setback distances for hunting. mass.gov/news/healey-...

Today in @gbhnews.bsky.social: For the first time in 100 years, Boston Harbor is poised to welcome back shellfish harvesting! 🦪 wgbh.org/news/local/2... (1/4)

Boston Harbor welcomes back shellfish harvesting, says goodbye to dirty water

For the first time in decades, water quality has improved enough to reclassify certain areas to allow shellfishing for human consumption.

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Happy New Year from DER! As we look back at 2025, we're proud of accomplishments like 21 projects under construction, 86 acres of freshwater wetland habitat restored, & over 620 river miles reconnected! We're excited for what 2026 has in store 😊

Interested in applying for a culvert replacement grant from DER? Join us on 1/8 at 3pm for an informational webinar on this year's Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant (CRMA) Program and the Training Sites Initiative opportunities. Register at: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Our 2025 End of Year Report is LIVE! From introducing two major pieces of legislation to protecting biodiversity and investing in our communities, our team dedicated the year to building a more affordable, prepared Massachusetts for everyone. Read more: bit.ly/EEA2025Report

REMINDER: Apply today for the Massachusetts Community Biodiversity Grants Program! 🐝 Applications are due December 26, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Learn more > www.mass.gov/how-to/massa...

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REMINDER: Apply today for the Massachusetts Community Biodiversity Grants Program! 🐝 Applications are due December 26, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Learn more > www.mass.gov/how-to/massa...

Exciting news! Last week, we announced $1.2M to boost the competitiveness and resilience of our commercial fisheries. 🌟 🐟 Read all about it > www.mass.gov/news/healey-...

Biodiversity is a climate solution! 🐝 Thank you to @wbur.org and @conservema.bsky.social for inviting DFG Commissioner Tom O'Shea to the studio for an interview for the upcoming "Nature as a Solution” podcast series. Stay tuned—the series will premiere in 2026!

DER is happy to announce $350,000 for dam removal studies in seven municipalities to help communities prepare for climate change and improve habitat for fish and wildlife. Check out the press release to learn more: www.mass.gov/news/healey-...

DER's Regional Restoration Partnerships Program currently supports 3 partnerships & new opportunities to join the program are expected in early 2026! Learn more at a webinar on December 11th at 12 noon: zoom.us/webinar/regi... Can't make it? We'll be posting the recorded webinar on our website.