Julia Hopkins
@horseshoe-crabs.bsky.social
comms @massdfg.bsky.social 🐟 | boston bike commuter | nature-based climate solutions enthusiast | former photojournalist | she/her
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Environmental nonprofits in MA are reeling from the chaos of an on-again-off-again federal funding freeze
Some have paused projects, unable to get their money (despite court orders). Others have paused projects out of fear they won't get reimbursed #energysky @wbur.org
www.wbur.org/news/2025/02...
Some have paused projects, unable to get their money (despite court orders). Others have paused projects out of fear they won't get reimbursed #energysky @wbur.org
www.wbur.org/news/2025/02...
‘Never in our wildest dreams’: Mass. environmental projects stall amid federal funding confusion
The Biden administration’s initiatives poured millions of dollars into Massachusetts nonprofits for climate, energy and environmental projects. Some of those projects are now on hold as federal grant ...
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February 7, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Environmental nonprofits in MA are reeling from the chaos of an on-again-off-again federal funding freeze
Some have paused projects, unable to get their money (despite court orders). Others have paused projects out of fear they won't get reimbursed #energysky @wbur.org
www.wbur.org/news/2025/02...
Some have paused projects, unable to get their money (despite court orders). Others have paused projects out of fear they won't get reimbursed #energysky @wbur.org
www.wbur.org/news/2025/02...
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Culverts are key for climate resilience, biodiversity, and public safety! 🌩️🐟
This transformative investment of $200M through the Fair Share Amendment will replace at-risk culverts & make our transportation networks more resilient & reliable.
This transformative investment of $200M through the Fair Share Amendment will replace at-risk culverts & make our transportation networks more resilient & reliable.
January 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Culverts are key for climate resilience, biodiversity, and public safety! 🌩️🐟
This transformative investment of $200M through the Fair Share Amendment will replace at-risk culverts & make our transportation networks more resilient & reliable.
This transformative investment of $200M through the Fair Share Amendment will replace at-risk culverts & make our transportation networks more resilient & reliable.
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HPAI ADVISORY ⚠️ State health officials recommend that people and their pets avoid contact with wildlife and report cases.
Los funcionarios de salud del estado instan al público evitar el contacto con la fauna silvestre y denunciar los casos.
www.mass.gov/news/state-o... (1/3)
Los funcionarios de salud del estado instan al público evitar el contacto con la fauna silvestre y denunciar los casos.
www.mass.gov/news/state-o... (1/3)
February 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
HPAI ADVISORY ⚠️ State health officials recommend that people and their pets avoid contact with wildlife and report cases.
Los funcionarios de salud del estado instan al público evitar el contacto con la fauna silvestre y denunciar los casos.
www.mass.gov/news/state-o... (1/3)
Los funcionarios de salud del estado instan al público evitar el contacto con la fauna silvestre y denunciar los casos.
www.mass.gov/news/state-o... (1/3)
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With snow in the forecast this week, it’s a great time to see which animals are making tracks in your neighborhood! ❄️
Compare the shape, size, and track pattern to our animal tracks guide to help you make an ID.
Learn tips and tricks > www.mass.gov/news/get-to-...
Compare the shape, size, and track pattern to our animal tracks guide to help you make an ID.
Learn tips and tricks > www.mass.gov/news/get-to-...
February 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
With snow in the forecast this week, it’s a great time to see which animals are making tracks in your neighborhood! ❄️
Compare the shape, size, and track pattern to our animal tracks guide to help you make an ID.
Learn tips and tricks > www.mass.gov/news/get-to-...
Compare the shape, size, and track pattern to our animal tracks guide to help you make an ID.
Learn tips and tricks > www.mass.gov/news/get-to-...
city hall at night 🎄✨
December 11, 2024 at 5:18 PM
city hall at night 🎄✨
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Boston is home to 47 miles of coastline.
We need to invest in protecting our coast from the effects of climate change and creating more jobs for Boston's working families.
That's why we're launching the Greater Boston Climate and Coastal Resilience Workforce Alliance with $9.8M from NOAA. (1/4)
We need to invest in protecting our coast from the effects of climate change and creating more jobs for Boston's working families.
That's why we're launching the Greater Boston Climate and Coastal Resilience Workforce Alliance with $9.8M from NOAA. (1/4)
December 2, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Boston is home to 47 miles of coastline.
We need to invest in protecting our coast from the effects of climate change and creating more jobs for Boston's working families.
That's why we're launching the Greater Boston Climate and Coastal Resilience Workforce Alliance with $9.8M from NOAA. (1/4)
We need to invest in protecting our coast from the effects of climate change and creating more jobs for Boston's working families.
That's why we're launching the Greater Boston Climate and Coastal Resilience Workforce Alliance with $9.8M from NOAA. (1/4)
one of my favorite pitches this year:
Can eelgrass make a comeback in Buzzards Bay? That's the question DMF is trying to answer with their innovative seed-based eelgrass restoration research. 🌾
Check out the great story by Adam Goldstein/New Bedford Light >
newbedfordlight.org/can-eelgrass...
Can eelgrass make a comeback in Buzzards Bay? That's the question DMF is trying to answer with their innovative seed-based eelgrass restoration research. 🌾
Check out the great story by Adam Goldstein/New Bedford Light >
newbedfordlight.org/can-eelgrass...
Can eelgrass make a comeback in Buzzards Bay? - The New Bedford Light
State fisheries researchers are snorkeling along the coast, testing whether seed-based eelgrass restoration is feasible in Buzzards Bay. It could help rebuild this productive ecosystem in local waters...
newbedfordlight.org
November 29, 2024 at 12:33 PM
one of my favorite pitches this year:
Can eelgrass make a comeback in Buzzards Bay? That's the question DMF is trying to answer with their innovative seed-based eelgrass restoration research. 🌾
Check out the great story by Adam Goldstein/New Bedford Light >
newbedfordlight.org/can-eelgrass...
Can eelgrass make a comeback in Buzzards Bay? That's the question DMF is trying to answer with their innovative seed-based eelgrass restoration research. 🌾
Check out the great story by Adam Goldstein/New Bedford Light >
newbedfordlight.org/can-eelgrass...
trying this out 👋
story of the week: restoring cranberry bogs for climate, via @washingtonpost.com
kudos to the talented team @massecorestore for championing important work to transform former cranberry bogs into healthy, resilient wetlands ✨
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
story of the week: restoring cranberry bogs for climate, via @washingtonpost.com
kudos to the talented team @massecorestore for championing important work to transform former cranberry bogs into healthy, resilient wetlands ✨
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Why cranberry country is turning into wetlands
Cranberry farmers in Massachusetts edged out by climate change and competition have found an exit strategy — selling their land for conservation.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2024 at 4:11 AM
trying this out 👋
story of the week: restoring cranberry bogs for climate, via @washingtonpost.com
kudos to the talented team @massecorestore for championing important work to transform former cranberry bogs into healthy, resilient wetlands ✨
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
story of the week: restoring cranberry bogs for climate, via @washingtonpost.com
kudos to the talented team @massecorestore for championing important work to transform former cranberry bogs into healthy, resilient wetlands ✨
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...