#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

#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

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

Happy #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay! A healthier environment equals healthier lives! #EnvironmentalHealth #Sustainability #ClimateAction #SustainableLiving

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 www.mass.gov/info-details...

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

"The food waste ban is a critical piece of our strategy to reduce waste. But it does so much more…. We’re proud of this success and excited to build on it." - MassDEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple www.mass.gov/news/new-rep...

Thank you to @cccommission.bsky.social for inviting Commissioner Heiple to the annual OneCape Summit last week. Clean air, water, and land are critical to our quality of life. MassDEP is committed to keeping the Cape exceptional for generations to come.

Electric vehicles cut pollution and help us achieve our climate goals. MassDEP grants are making EVs and chargers more accessible across Massachusetts, so it's easier for you to drive green! ⚡🚗 #ZeroEmissionsDay Here are some FAQs about our MassEVIP grant programs: www.mass.gov/doc/massevip...

Tomorrow is #WorldCleanupDay and the kickoff of #COASTSWEEP! 🌊🌍 Every year, volunteers join this beach cleanup organized by @massczm.bsky.social to remove trash from our shores. Get involved ➡️ www.mass.gov/info-details...

Happy #WorldWaterMonitoring Day 🌍💧 Monitoring water quality helps protect public health, wildlife, and ecosystems. #MassDEP ’s #WatershedPlanningProgram monitors water quality across the state to keep our waterbodies safe for recreation and aquatic life.

Beautiful afternoon on the Cape yesterday to celebrate #MassDEP50 and recognize a few outstanding environmental leaders in the southeast region: Senator @juliancyr.bsky.social, Pine duBois at Jones River Landing, Cheryl Bump, and Professor Francis Veale. Thank you, Mass Maritime Academy for hosting!

#MassDEP #Grant Opportunity: Engineering and Design Planning Grant for small and disadvantaged public water systems. 💧 Learn more and apply today! www.mass.gov/info-details...

Commissioner Heiple joined environmental health professionals from across the northeast at the Massachusetts Environmental Health Association’s 63rd annual Yankee Conference this morning. MassDEP works with local health officials to protect our environment and public health. 🌎💚

Today, #MassDEP attended the first #SustainabilityDay at the Massachusetts State House! Shout out to Cat and Kathi from our solid waste team, who were there to share environmentally friendly practices and policies with the public. #environment #mapoli

MassDEP's Northeast Regional Office recently joined the Mystic River Watershed Association and volunteers at Macdonald Park to remove invasive weeds and vines - restoring native habitats and creating space for everyone to enjoy. A great day of teamwork for a healthier environment! 🌿

Air pollution impacts our #health and the #environment. It affects everyone, especially older adults, children, teenagers, and people who are active outdoors. Learn more about the air quality near you: eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/dep/massair/... #BlueSky #CleanAir #CleanAirForBlueSkies #AirQuality

On #NationalFoodBankDay, remember the food recovery hierarchy: Share good food with our neighbors in need. Please donate food to help feed people and not landfills. Find a local food bank near you: www.mass.gov/how-to/find-... #FoodBank #GiveBack #EndHunger #FoodRescue #FoodRecovery

Congratulations to Housing Nantucket for completing 22 units of multifamily affordable housing across eight buildings!  We’re proud to have been part of this journey - supporting the installation of #solarpanels through the MassDEP Gap Energy Grant program. #TBT

#MassDEP was proud to support the #Mattapan Unity 5K Fete!🏃‍♀️Thanks to MassDEP's Alessandra Conte & Nishaila Porter for sharing resources with residents. Thanks to the organizers for such a fun celebration of community! And a special shout-out to MassDEP's Sharon Lee who ran the 5K!

#MassDEP’s interns recently visited the Blackburn & Union Privileges Superfund site in #WalpoleMA. Our #interns – the next generation of #scientists, #planners, and #EnvironmentalEngineers – learned about the history of the site and the efforts it took to clean up and reuse the land. 🌱

🎒✏️ #MassDEP’s central regional office in #Worcester collected backpacks, notebooks, and other school supplies for the Department of Children and Families - helping students start the year strong, one donation at a time!

📚🍎 #BackToSchool in #Springfield! #MassDEP joined the New North Citizens’ Council’s Back-to-School Celebration. Community members explored our aquifer model, made crafts, and checked out the Emergency Response vehicle.

MassDEP recently joined Wally the Green Monster at the Recharge Boston EV Ride & Drive event for a day of test drives, e-bike rides and a celebration of clean transportation. 💚 Learn how MassDEP supports EVs and charging stations: www.mass.gov/lists/massde...

Meet our #intern! Hannah is a @umassamherst.bsky.social student majoring in Civil Engineering and is most interested in learning how regulations effectively protect the environment and ensure healthy air quality for the public. #MassDEP #Interns #Intership #GreenJobs #GreenCareers

In 1652, Boston's first water supply system had wooden pipes. Today, most of the water pipes are iron & steel. Some communities are still working to upgrade their lead pipes. Learn more about lead in your tap water & what the state is doing about it at: www.mass.gov/guides/is-th...

Massachusetts is finding innovative ways to cut #foodwaste ♻️🍎 Commissioner Heiple joined @wgbh.org’s #UnderTheRadar to share how #MassDEP is tackling this challenge through policies and infrastructure investments. 🎧 Listen here: www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

#MassDEP #grant opportunity! Gap Energy Grants are now available for communities and select nonprofits to help reduce energy use, increase energy efficiency, and generate renewable energy. Learn more: www.mass.gov/info-details...

🚢 Last week, Commissioner Heiple joined Lt. Governor Driscoll, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Tepper, MBTA GM Eng to announce $2.3M+ for expanding Boston Harbor ferry & water transit — making it faster, more affordable & more accessible for residents: www.mass.gov/news/healey-...

The State Revolving Fund helps our communities address lead pipes, implement watershed and stormwater management, and support climate resiliency efforts. The #MassReadyAct will invest $385 million for clean and drinking water projects through the state’s revolving funds.

The recent EVICC Assessment highlighted critical gaps in electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Massachusetts, and now MassDEP is investing $46 million to close them. It’s a major step toward building a cleaner environment and more vibrant economy for everyone.

🚩Air Quality Advisory: #MassDEP has posted an Air Quality Advisory for sensitive populations, effective today, August 12 until 11:00 PM for nine counties: eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/dep/massair/...

#MassDEP's FAST vehicles are incredible tools used to assess air, water, and soil for contaminants and provide information and data. At last week's National Night Out event in #Worcester, families had the opportunity to tour the FAST vehicle and do a fun science (pH) experiment!

🚩Air Quality Advisory: #MassDEP has posted an Air Quality Advisory for sensitive populations, effective today, August 11 until 11:00 PM for seven counties: eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/dep/massair/...

Happy #NationalBowlingDay from the MassDEP bowling crew! 🎳

Meet our #intern! Lauren is majoring in environmental studies and communications @tulaneu.bsky.social. Lauren is working with our Public Affairs Office and is excited to create bold initiatives that highlight environmental issues and build public awareness. #MassDEP #Intership

What happens when you send Massachusetts’ greatest young minds to Canada? They bring back a national title! A huge congrats to the incredible Lexington High School Envirothon Team for taking 1st place at the 2025 NCF Envirothon in Canada — their 3rd national title in 4 years.

#MassReadyAct will invest $120 million to treat and remove #PFAS, fix aging infrastructure & clean up contaminated sites. PFAS are man-made chemicals used in many consumer products & can pose serious health risks. Massachusetts is leading the way to protect our water. 💧#WaterQualityWednesday

🚩Air Quality Advisory: #MassDEP has posted an Air Quality Advisory for sensitive populations, effective today, August 6 until 11:59pm for Western Massachusetts: eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/dep/massair/...

🚩Air Quality Advisory: #MassDEP has posted an Air Quality Advisory for sensitive populations, effective today, August 5 until 11:59pm for Western Massachusetts: eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/dep/massair/...

MassDEP investigates the origin of #PFAS “forever chemicals” in our drinking water sources. Recently, our team took the mobile lab into the field to collect groundwater samples and install a monitoring well in our northeast region. #BehindTheScenes #SafeWater #ProtectWater

🚩Air Quality Advisory: #MassDEP has posted a Statewide Air Quality Advisory for sensitive populations, effective until 11:59 PM on Monday, August 4: eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/dep/massair/...

Happy #NationalInternDay! 🎉 Thank you to our interns, whose hard work, innovative ideas, and passion are shaping the future of environmental protection. We're grateful for their contributions and excited to support their growth as they help protect a clean, safe environment for all.

♻️ Reducing plastic waste starts with knowing what belongs in your recycling bin. Not sure if you can recycle something? Visit the Recyclopedia at RecycleSmartMA.org to learn more. #WasteFreeWednesday #PlasticFreeJuly #SmallStepsBigDifference #MassDEP #RecycleSmartMA #ReducePlastic #Recyclopedia

🚩Air Quality Advisory: #MassDEP has posted an Air Quality Advisory for sensitive populations, effective today, July 30 from 11am to 11pm for Southeastern, Massachusetts: eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/dep/massair/...

Conserving nature means protecting the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we live on. MassDEP is committed to supporting a healthier, more sustainable Massachusetts for future generations. 🌎 #MassDEP #MassDEP50 #CleanAir #CleanWater #WorldNatureConservationDay2025

It’s #WasteFreeWednesday! Make your everyday routine a little more sustainable with these five easy ways to reduce plastic waste. ♻️ #PlasticFreeJuly #SmallStepsBigDifference #MassDEP #ReducePlastic

Meet our #intern! Fiona, a @umassamherst.bsky.social student majoring in environmental science, is working with our Bureau of Water Resources team in #Worcester. Fiona's excited to learn how #MassDEP's programs enhance environmental quality & improve the public's well-being. #GreenCareers

Check out this #GreenFrog photo taken on a 2011 site visit to a remediated & restored vernal pool near the Housatonic River in #Pittsfield. Another example of #MassDEP's 50-year commitment to protecting our environment for future generations (including frogs 🐸). #MassDEP50

It’s #WasteFreeWednesday ♻️Single-use plastics pollute the environment, harm wildlife, and have low recycling rates. Reducing your use of these items helps to protect our ecosystems and natural resources. #PlasticFreeJuly #SmallStepsBigDifference #MassDEP #ReducePlastic