Temple Street Dam in Duxbury is history, another win for wildlife and people. 💦🌱🐟
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Restoring and protecting rivers, wetlands, and watersheds in Massachusetts for the benefit of people and the environment 🌱💧
@massecorestore.bsky.social and partners celebrate the removal of Whitney Pond Dam in Ashburnham, Mass. When dams come down, nature comes back. 💦🐟🌱
Rewilding a former golf course in Northampton, Mass. transforms fairways and tee boxes into wetlands and wildlife habitat, building climate resilience into the landscape.
Restoring Sesuit Marsh in Dennis, MA helps restore natural benefits to wildlife and communities. www.instagram.com/reel/DY4leC_...
Big dam removal, big benefits for people and wildlife. #nature #rivers #climateresilience
Volunteers hit the riverbank at the former Larkin Mill Dam site in Newbury, Massachusetts to plant 2,000 native willow and dogwood shrubs — stabilizing the banks and building habitat in the wake of the dam’s removal last fall. Conservation starts with community.
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How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration
The largest restored wetlands in Massachusetts now cover hundreds of acres of what used to be cranberry farms.
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Cynthia Henshaw with the East Quabbin Land Trust explains how removing the obsolete Wheelwright Dam in central Massachusetts will help restore ecological balance to the Ware River, improve public safety and enhance recreation. #nature #rivers #restore #climateresilience
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Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration on Instagram: "Construction begins this week on the Nashawannuck Brook Restoration Project in Northampton, Massachusetts, with a little help from some ...
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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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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.
#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-...
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.
Do you call it a creek, stream, or river? Tell us what you think in the replies! ⬇️
The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · 8mo agoIn parts of America, even the smallest ponds are “lakes” and tiny streams are “rivers.” What gives? Here’s what our research told us: https://wapo.st/4rJnbPw
🚨 Notice of Upcoming Funding Opportunity! We will be seeking proposals for funding to establish new DER-supported Partnerships to advance regional restoration projects. Submit an Expression of Interest by Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5PM. Learn more > bit.ly/47y4J3c
@massgovernor.bsky.social’s state budget invests where it matters most – protecting clean air, clean water, and the land people rely on every day!
From feeding families to lowering energy costs, @massgovernor.bsky.social’s state budget invests big to deliver real benefits across Massachusetts.
Thank you for following along with us! We will be taking a break from social media and will be back later this year. While you may see fewer posts from us, know that all of DER’s impactful work is still going strong behind the scenes. We look forward to connecting with you again soon!
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...
This year, the application for DER's culvert grants will be part of EEA's ECO One Stop simplified application process. EEA expects to open applications in January 2026, so is hosting two informational webinars on 1/27 and 1/28. Learn more and register at www.mass.gov/info-details...
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.
This Thanksgiving, we are reflecting on what we’re thankful for at DER. We're thankful for our passionate partners, our hard-working and innovative staff, and for the beauty of the natural spaces that surround us. What are you thankful for this year? We hope you have a very happy Thanksgiving.
Grant opportunity!💥 The Community Biodiversity Grants program is now accepting proposals for projects that drive on-the-ground progress towards the state's Biodiversity Goals. Apply today > mass.gov/how-to/massa...
Another dam down! Earlier this month, partners including The Nature Conservancy removed the Becker Pond Dam on an unnamed tributary to Schenob Brook in Mt Washington. With the dam gone, natural riverine processes are restored, improving habitat for coldwater species like Eastern brook trout
You know what's scary? Undersized culverts! They can block fish passage & cause flood risks. DER works to replace undersized & degraded culverts with better designed crossings that meet improved standards. The photo of this culvert in Boxford— replaced in 2021— has been edited for Halloween flair 👻
Enjoy a brief moment of quiet nature sounds at one of DER's completed restoration sites. Many completed sites are open to the public to enjoy-- check out www.mass.gov/info-details... to find one near you. We encourage you to get out & enjoy the quiet of nature amidst all the noise of everyday life.
‼️ Reminder! The deadline to submit your Expression of Interest for DER's culvert replacement grants through the new ECO One Stop process is coming up. Submit your EOI by 10/28 at 11:59pm. Visit www.mass.gov/environment-... for more info
Division of Ecological Restoration (DER)@massecorestore.bsky.social · last yr.‼️This year, the application for DER's culvert replacement CRMA & training site grants will be part of ECO One Stop, a new initiative created to simplify the grant process for climate resilience projects. The Expression of Interest (EOI) period is now open. Learn more at mass.gov/environment-...
