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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · 2d

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

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · 2d

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. 🎭😁☕💬🌊

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · 5d

#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

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · 9d

#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

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · 9d

#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

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · 12d

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

Commissioner Heiple speaking at the podium

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · 16d

Happy #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay! A healthier environment equals healthier lives!

#EnvironmentalHealth #Sustainability #ClimateAction #SustainableLiving

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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · 16d

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 Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · 18d

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

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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · 18d

"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...

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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · 20d

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.

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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · 21d

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...

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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · 23d

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...

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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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · 24d

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.

sampling water testing image for World Water Monitoring Day

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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · 24d

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 Jen Viveiros presents award to Cheryl Bump

MassDEP Gerard Martin presents to Pine duBois

MassDEP Seth Pickering presents to Professor Veale

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · 29d

#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...

photo depicting engineering and planning

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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · Sep 10

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. 🌎💚

Commissioner Heiple talking to the MEHA attendees

MEHA Vice President Vivian Zeng, MEHA President Rike Sterrett and MassDEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple

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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · Sep 8

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! 🌿

photo collage of MassDEP volunteers in action

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · Sep 7

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

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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

Food Recovery Hierarchy: Reduce consumption, feed people, feed animals, create energy, compost, landfill.

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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · Aug 29

#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!

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · Aug 27

#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. 🌱

crowd listening to the clean up efforts made

crowd listening to the history of the site

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection @massdep.bsky.social · Aug 26

🎒✏️ #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!

Kara and Amy with boxes of backpack donations