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Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 3d

To celebrate #MA250, come join the 2025 COASTSWEEP Revolution to help remove marine debris from land and sea! For details on how to volunteer at a local cleanup or organize one of your own, see: www.mass.gov/info-details...

Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 5d

GRANTS AWARDED! Congratulations to the communities and nonprofits who received $1.1 million in Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants for 9 projects to support stormwater pollution prevention and habitat restoration planning. See the press release: www.mass.gov/news/healey-...

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Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 6d

Come on out for COASTSWEEP 2025, the statewide beach cleanup sponsored by CZM as part of the #InternationalCoastalCleanup organized by Ocean Conservancy. Join a listed cleanup or organize one yourself—we provide the supplies. For more, see: www.mass.gov/info-details...

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Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 6d

GRANTS AWARDED! Congratulations to the communities and nonprofit and Tribal partners who received $3.8 million in @massczm.bsky.social Coastal Resilience Grants for 12 projects to protect coastal communities from flooding and erosion. For details, see: www.mass.gov/news/healey-...

Collage of previous Coastal Resilience Grant projects.

Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 6d

Cleanup fun for all! Thanks to Elizabeth Sabounjian and folks from the Armenian Memorial Church in Watertown for coordinating a COASTSWEEP cleanup at the Charles River Reservation on September 28. To join the COASTSWEEP 2025 fun, see: www.mass.gov/info-details...

A group of 15 volunteers with full trash bags after a cleanup at the Charles River Reservation in Watertown.

Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 10d

More trash removed! Thanks to Erika Richard from WhiteMoon Holistic Healing for organizing a COASTSWEEP cleanup at Salisbury Beach on September 27, with 33 volunteers covering 2 miles of beach. To volunteer for COASTSWEEP, see: www.mass.gov/info-details...

Full trash bags with two pipes and a sheet of styrofoam collected at the Salisbury Beach cleanup.

Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 10d

The 2025 COASTSWEEP beach cleanup season has begun, and everyone is welcome to join in! For details on how to volunteer at a local cleanup or organize one of your own, see: www.mass.gov/info-details...

Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 11d

The October 2025 edition of CZ-Mail, CZM's monthly email newsletter, is now available. www.mass.gov/info-details...

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Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 12d

Taking a hike to a COASTSWEEP cleanup at Sandy Neck Beach Park on September 14. Thanks to the Town of Barnstable for organizing and all the volunteers who pitched in, including Troop 314 Boy Scouts from Milford! Find more on COASTSWEEP: www.mass.gov/coastsweep

A group of Boy Scouts with backpacks hiking along a sandy path.

Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 13d

To celebrate #MA250, come join the 2025 COASTSWEEP Revolution to help remove marine debris from land and sea! For details on how to volunteer at a local cleanup or organize one of your own, see: www.mass.gov/info-details...

Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 14d

COASTSWEEP success continues, including this cleanup at Nantasket Beach in Hull on September 20 coordinated by Kelly Abatzis! You can still volunteer for a cleanup or organize one of your own. Learn more at: www.mass.gov/coastsweep

A few volunteers during a Nantasket Beach cleanup. A man in the foreground is carrying a partially full trash bag while walking down ramp to the beach, which has lots of waves.

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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · 17d

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...

stock photo of Lewis Bay, Hyannis Massachusetts

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Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · 17d

Biodiversity isn't just found in wild places—it's all around us—even in our cities! 🦋

That's why we're teaming up with
@inaturalist.bsky.social + TEDxBoston to kick off a month-long effort to appreciate nature right in our neighborhoods.

Will you join us? 💥 inaturalist.org/projects/uma...

Join us for a Boston Bioblitz on Saturday, September 27 at 9AM at University of Massachusetts Boston

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · 17d

Check out how the different kinds of debris was removed from Peddock’s Island during last week’s four-day clean up hosted by DCR and the Center for Costal Studies! For details on how to volunteer:
CCS Beach Brigade bit.ly/3I49qK8
DCR bit.ly/4gQagqR

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Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 17d

Keep Massachusetts Beautiful and Allspring Global Investments picked a beautiful day for this COASTSWEEP cleanup at Carson Beach on September 9. Thanks for being such great partners in keeping our beaches clean! To volunteer or organize a cleanup, see: mass.gov/info-details...

A small group of volunteers in yellow vests at Carson Beach collecting trash with blue sky and ocean in the background.

Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 18d

Come on out for COASTSWEEP 2025, the statewide beach cleanup sponsored by CZM as part of the #InternationalCoastalCleanup organized by Ocean Conservancy. Join a listed cleanup or organize one yourself—we provide the supplies. For more, see: www.mass.gov/info-details...

Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 24d

To celebrate #MA250, come join the 2025 COASTSWEEP Revolution to help remove marine debris from land and sea! For details on how to volunteer at a local cleanup or organize one of your own, see: www.mass.gov/info-details...

Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 25d

Thanks to the Winthrop Conservation Commission for coordinating this COASTSWEEP cleanup at Yirrell Beach in Winthrop! Learn all about this statewide effort organized by CZM to combat marine debris and clean up the coast: www.mass.gov/coastsweep

A small group of volunteers gathered after a Yirrell Beach cleanup, smiling up at the camera.

Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 26d

The 2025 COASTSWEEP beach cleanup season has begun, and everyone is welcome to join in! For details on how to volunteer at a local cleanup or organize one of your own, see: www.mass.gov/info-details...

Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 27d

COASTSWEEP volunteers are making a difference! Thanks to AVI-SPL for coordinating this cleanup at Sandy Point State Reservation in Ipswich on August 27. To get involved, see: mass.gov/info-details...

A large group of volunteers on the beach at Sandy Point State Reservation posed for the camera with full trash bags in front of them and the ocean behind.

Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · 27d

Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that Saturday, September 20, is the start of the 2025 COASTSWEEP season. Volunteers of all ages are invited to help remove trash and debris from our shores. To learn more, see the press release: www.mass.gov/news/healey-...

COASTSWEEP - Massachusetts Beach Cleanups, since 1987. Running through November

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Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · Sep 12

And thanks to all the @theparkschoolma.bsky.social students who did their part at Revere Beach for a very successful COASTSWEEP cleanup!

A group of students gathered on the beach and smiling at the camera

Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · Sep 12

COASTSWEEP beach cleanups are underway, and CZM was happy to join 8th graders from The Park School (@theparkschoolma.bsky.social) on September 10 for a Revere Beach cleanup! To volunteer for a cleanup or organize one of your own, see: mass.gov/info-details...

A large group of 8th grade students with a teacher cleaning Revere Beach on a cloudy day

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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · Sep 12

September is National Preparedness Month! So join us & the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to find out if you’re prepared with the proper emergency kit AND insurance documents to weather any situation.

MEMA emergency kit recommendations: bit.ly/48cveO0

Floodsmart: www.floodsmart.gov

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Mass CZM @massczm.bsky.social · Sep 12

To celebrate #MA250, come join the 2025 COASTSWEEP Revolution to help remove marine debris from land and sea! For details on how to volunteer at a local cleanup or organize one of your own, see: www.mass.gov/info-details...

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