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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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MassDEP's mission is to protect and enhance the Commonwealth's natural resources - air, water, and land - to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of all people, and to ensure a clean and safe environment for future generations.
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📢 MassDEP is offering unpaid, part-time internships that will run from January 12, 2026 through mid-May. Candidates may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university. Learn more about these opportunities at: www.mass.gov/how-to/apply...
MassDEP Internship Opportunities
November 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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280 municipalities and regional collaboratives across the state were awarded over $4 million in grants today. The Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) boosts resiliency, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and makes it easier for residents to minimize waste.

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280 municipalities and regional collaboratives across the state were awarded over $4 million in grants for recycling, composting, reuse, and waste reduction activities
November 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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MassDEP recently joined Wildlands Trust & Appalachian Mountain Club, Southeast Mass Chapter, with support from Brockton DPW, for a community litter cleanup at D.W. Field Park to keep the scenic park beautiful. Together, we gathered 30 bags — over 1,000 pounds — of litter! 🍂🗑️
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November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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The ResilientCoasts Final Plan is now available! This comprehensive statewide plan outlines guidance and strategies to address near- and long-term vulnerability to coastal hazards like sea level rise, storm surge, and erosion over the next 50 years. www.mass.gov/info-details...
ResilientCoasts Final Plan cover with coastal aerial photo in shades of blue.
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Today, Commissioner Heiple joined @massdph.bsky.social Commissioner Goldstein at the Massachusetts Health Officers Association’s 2025 Annual Conference in Springfield.

#MassDEP #MassDPH #MHOA #PublicHealth #Environment
Fireside Chat with MHOA
November 6, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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#MassDEP has been on the road this fall! 🎒🌿 We recently stopped by Anna Maria College, UMass Dartmouth, @currycollege.bsky.social, and Bridgewater State University to talk all things #environment – from #careers to #internships to environmental justice and more. #CareerFairSeason
At the Anna Maria College Career Fair with the Mascot MassDEP team at the UMass Dartmouth Career Fair MassDEP team at Curry College Career Fair MassDEP team at Bridgewater State University
November 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Thanks to the New England Water Works Association for hosting its 2025 Water Resources and Sustainability Symposium last week. MassDEP spoke about the Mass Estuaries Project, Nitrogen Sensitive Areas, and 40 Years of Water Use under the Massachusetts Water Management Act.
#MassDEP #NEWWA #Water
MassDEP's speakers were Ian Jarvis, Environmental Engineer and Brian Harrington, Deputy Regional Director, who spoke on The Mass Estuaries Project, Nitrogen Sensitive Areas and MassDEP's Shi Chen, Environmental Analyst, and Duane LeVangie, Water Management Program Chief, who spoke on 40 Years of Water Use Under the Massachusetts Water Management Act.
November 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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This Sunday, November 2, it's time to “fall back” AND check your alarms! To learn more about checking your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, visit:
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When you change your clocks, check your alarms!
October 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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MassDEP recently gathered building industry leaders and professionals to explore policies and strategies that unlock the reuse value in building deconstruction. In MA, deconstruction and reuse drive jobs and the economy, save resources, preserve history, and cut waste.
group photo of attendees Commissioner Baacke of DCAMM gave the opening remarks. Facilitator, Barbra BatShalom of Sustainable Performance Institute, engages with participants. Kathi Mirza, Branch Chief of the Municipal Waste Reduction Branch of the Bureau of Air and Waste set out the goals for the day.
October 29, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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In 2024, 65 residential heating oil releases were reported. Proper environmental cleanup is expensive, so call your insurance company today to make sure you’re covered if an accidental leak or spill happens.

Read MassDEP’s annual report on home heating oil releases: www.mass.gov/doc/cy24-hom...
Call your insurance company today and add optional liquid fuel endorsement coverage
October 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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MassDEP’s Elizabeth Cardona recently joined students, alumni, and friends at the @stccspringfield.bsky.social Fall Career and College Transfer Fair to talk about environmental careers, internships, and building a greener, cleaner future.

#MassDEP #WERO #internships #interns #Springfield
Community Engagement Manager, Elizabeth Cardona talking with a student
October 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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📸More photos from Tuesday's celebration of 50 years of protecting the environment & preserving public health, recognizing environmental leaders: Senate President Karen E. Spilka, Speaker Ron Mariano, Senator Rausch, Rep. Barber, UMass & @enviroleaguema.bsky.social
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MassDEP's 50th Anniversary at the State House
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) celebrated five decades of protecting the environment and preserving public health across Massachusetts at the State House. Sinc...
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October 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Massachusetts is a leader in environmental protection. Whether it’s strengthening our laws, educating our young people, or championing our causes, we are all working together to preserve our environment and protect our public health.

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October 21, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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#ICYMI: A June 2025 ICF report reveals that our commercial food waste ban is working! We are diverting hundreds of thousands of tons of food waste from landfills and it’s good for our economy.
#FoodWaste #CompostNotLandfill #ReduceEmissions #CleanerAir

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MassDEP's ban on commercial food waste disposal is a significant contributor to the state’s economy, generating jobs and revenue.
October 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Big thanks to Dr. Panuwet & team for hosting our interns and staff for a wonderful morning of learning at the William X. Wall Experiment Station in #Lawrence and offering a glimpse of the important science behind environmental protection.
photo of the lab
October 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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370 PurpleAir Flex air quality sensors are available to tribes, nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations & municipalities through MassDEP's Air Sensor Grant program: 5 sensors per grantee, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Apply at: greenhub.appianportals.com/applicants-p....
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October 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Our Waste Site Cleanup team recently gathered to discuss the challenges and motivations behind keeping our land clean. A BIG thanks to Assistant Commissioner Millie Garcia-Serrano, Deputy Commissioner John Beling, and Central Regional Director Mary Jude Pigsley. #BWSCDay2025

📸: Paul Locke
October 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Theater + laughs + chai + climate convo = a perfect fall afternoon at @wellesley.edu's Hay Amphitheater! MassDEP recently attended the fun outdoor performance of “Flood Sensor Aunty” to talk community, climate resilience, coastal flooding, and stormwater solutions. 🎭😁☕💬🌊
MassDEP table Performers performing
October 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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#MassDEP recently attended the Civil & Environmental Engineering #CareerFair at @umassamherst.bsky.social to discuss internship opportunities with #STEM students.
📸: MassDEP's Elizabeth Cardona chats with Nana Ama Wilson, #classof2026🎓 about our environmental health policies.
MassDEP Elizabeth Cardona chats with Nana Ama Wilson, M.S. Environmental Health Sciences student
October 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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#MassDEP’s Grace and Damon had the honor of being judges in the annual Public Water Supply Taste Test Competition at the New England Water Works Association Annual Conference. Damon also gave an excellent presentation on the upcoming National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. #NEWWA #Water
Winner of the Competition Public Water Supply Taste Test Competition Damon presenting
October 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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#TBT MassDEP was thrilled to support Neponset River Watershed Association's Neponset Day Event last month. Our team highlighted community resources, shared some recycling tips, and provided an interactive water cycle activity.

#MassDEP #InTheCommunity #NeponsetDay #Recycle #ThrowbackThursday
Nishaila Porter from our outreach team at the DEP table
October 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Last week, we celebrated the opening of the Lynn Harbor Park - a site that was once an active landfill has now been transformed into a public park where visitors can explore nature! #MassDEP
photo of audience Commissioner Heiple speaking at the podium view of the Harbor picture of the wayfinding at the park
September 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Happy #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay! A healthier environment equals healthier lives!

#EnvironmentalHealth #Sustainability #ClimateAction #SustainableLiving
pollinator field photo
September 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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The FY26 Natural Resource Nitrogen Sensitive Area Grant program application period is now open! This grant helps address solutions to cultural eutrophication caused by nitrogen pollution from wastewater and other sources on the Cape. Due by 5pm on 10/14
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stock photo of Lewis Bay, Hyannis Massachusetts
September 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Great day to celebrate 50 years of #MassDEP in #Woburn yesterday and recognize a few outstanding environmental leaders in the northeast region: Senator Bruce Tarr, UTEC, Dick Chalpin, Oscar C. Pancorbo, Ph.D. and Dr. Beth Haley. #MassDEP50
MassDEP Commissioner Heiple presents award to Senator Bruce Tarr MassDEP Gary Moran presents award to Dick Chalpin MassDEP John Beling presents award to UTEC MassDEP Ann Lowery presents award to Oscar Pancorbo
September 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM