MassDEP

🌎 Happy Earth Day! Today, Commissioner Heiple visited the Duck Island Treatment Facility in the @CityofLowellMA to highlight the importance of our State Revolving Fund, which supports projects that improve water infrastructure and enhance climate resilience.

This Earth Week, we took a behind-the-scenes look at our air monitoring station in Lynn. 🌎💨 For those with asthma or other health conditions, air monitoring is crucial. Knowing what’s in the air can help you protect your health.

Boston marathoners aren’t the only ones thinking about the long run this week! We’re going the distance to build a healthier, more resilient, and more affordable Massachusetts for all. Happy Earth Week (and Marathon Monday)! 🌎🏃‍♀️

MassDEP was pleased to participate in the @MMAAdmissions Career Fair this month! Our team connected with hundreds of cadets exploring environmental career pathways and internship opportunities. 🌱🤝🎓

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MassDEP’s Natural Resource Damages Program is accepting applications (Due: 5/29) for restoration projects that restore wetlands, surface waters, sediment, shoreline habitat, and water quality in the Mystic River watershed. #EastBoston #Chelsea #Revere #Somerville #Everett

Yesterday, Elizabeth and Sean from our western regional team kicked off the first of four Earth Day Outreach presentations at the Crocker Farm Elementary School in Amherst! 🌎♻️ #EarthMonth #Reduce #Reuse #Recycle

MassDEP's Amy, Sarah, Mia and Stacy, had the privilege of volunteering as judges at @MassScienceFair High School Fair. The projects were truly impressive—our future is in great hands!

MassDEP’s southeast regional team recently joined a Cape Cod Community Leadership Meeting - collaborating with nonprofit partners to discuss Environmental Justice initiatives and the key challenges facing the region.

Environmental Science students from @wteagles recently visited our central regional office for a water quality presentation hosted by our Watershed Planning Program. MassDEP explained the state’s water monitoring efforts and highlighted how road salt can impact water supplies.

Last week, our western regional team joined over 50 local, state, and federal organizations at the Basketball Hall of Fame to highlight the importance of public service -- Nearly 600 Springfield Public School students participated in the event.

MassDEP will be holding an information session about the Long Island Sound Partnership Nitrogen Reduction Infrastructure Grant on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. on Zoom for potentially interested applicants. Register to attend: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

MassDEP’s Long Island Sound Partnership Nitrogen Reduction Infrastructure Grant will be available in June to fund project development and construction related to nitrogen reduction solutions for wastewater treatment plants in the Connecticut, Housatonic & Thames River Watersheds.

Over $1 BILLION in low-interest loans & grants to 70 water infrastructure projects across Massachusetts! Projects will improve water quality, upgrade or replace aging drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, and cut treatment plant energy use & costs. mass.gov/news/healey-dr…

MassDEP’s Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) is now accepting applications for 2026! SMRP grants help municipalities and regional government entities reduce waste by promoting reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting. Applications Due: 6/1 mass.gov/how-to/apply-f…

Debbie from our southeast regional team attended the 4th Annual Cooler Middleborough Fair, an educational fair about our local environment and clean energy. It gives local residents an opportunity to learn more about weatherization, heat pumps, solar panels, & electric vehicles!

MassDEP is teaming with the @OldColonyPC to host a Brownfields Roundtable in East Bridgewater on April 30. Please join us to learn about brownfields funding and technical resources in Massachusetts. Register here: form.typeform.com/to/AGFJ674m

MassDEP recently joined @MassHealthOA to discuss how we advance environmental justice, address climate change, and what to know about septic systems & Title 5. Together, we are building healthier, more resilient communities across Massachusetts. 🌱

Today is #ZeroWasteDay! Your small choices can enhance the environment, boost the economy, and save your community money. What zero-waste habit are you committing to today?

#Hiring: Drinking Water Program Director! As Director, you will ensure safe drinking water across Massachusetts by overseeing 50+ programs that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act. Additionally, you will oversee key initiatives & regulatory programs! massanf.taleo.net/careersection/…