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Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · 3d

Welcome to the new Rockdale Highlands WMA! 🥳

Last week, we gathered with partners to celebrate the conservation of 300+ acres of habitat for wildlife and outdoor recreation in the #Berkshires.

Learn more > www.mass.gov/news/over-30...

Partners gather to celebrate the new conservation land

Bird watching is one outdoor recreation opportunity

Property features large ledges that are habitat for special plants

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Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · 13d

Join us TOMORROW!

Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · 14d

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

Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · 13d

Today on @cbsnews.com: How @massecorestore.bsky.social supports farmers to transform former cranberry bogs into healthy, resilient wetlands. 🌱

"What once grew cranberries, now grows a possibility," says reporter Jacob Wycoff.

www.cbsnews.com/news/massach...

Massachusetts cranberry farmers choosing to restore their bogs into wetlands amid economic headwinds

A state program pays cranberry farmers to turn unproductive bogs back into wetlands.

www.cbsnews.com

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Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · 14d

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...

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Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · 21d

Curious about the benefits of prescribed fire for wildlife, resilience, and public safety? 🔥

Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 23rd at 12 PM for a lunch-and-learn with #MassWildlife's Prescribed Fire Manager Caren Caljow + Burn Boss Ben Mazzei!

Register here > us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Fire and Wildlife Habitat: A Natural Process and Management Tool Webinar

Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · 28d

Last month, our team was honored to attend the 2025 30x30 California Partnership Summit in #SanDiego! ✨🦉

We had the opportunity to learn from + share expertise with leaders working to drive progress towards 30x30.

Watch the keynote ft. @massdfg.bsky.social Commissioner O'Shea > lnkd.in/eVWPRtVM

30x30 Partnership Summit attendees in San Diego California

DFG Commissioner O'Shea speaks to a large crowd at the conference

Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Sep 3

Last week, Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game was pleased to join community partners to unveil the new canoe and kayak launch on the Millers River in #Athol! 🎣 ✨

Learn more > mass.gov/news/healey-...

State and local leaders, community partners, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to highlight this new connection to the outdoors in downtown Athol.

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Sierra Club Massachusetts @sierraclubma.bsky.social · Aug 27

As a #biodiversity partner with @massgovernor.bsky.social, we strongly support these goals. Glad to see that addressing #plastics & #pesticides are part of the plan, along with #DarkSkies.

We're working together to protect & provide access to nature for everyone & improve public health. #MApoli

Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Aug 25

Last week, @massdfg.bsky.social was thrilled to join @massgovernor.bsky.social Maura Healey, @masseea.bsky.social Secretary Tepper, @massaudubon.org, and 250+ key partners to announce nation-leading Biodiversity Conservation Goals for Massachusetts! 🦎 🦉⚡

Explore the goals > mass.gov/news/healey-...

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announces nation-leading biodiversity conservation goals alongside local leaders and partners

DFG Commisioner Tom O'Shea speaks at the event

EEA Secretary Tepper joins Mass Audubon and DFG for a tour of the trails at Long Pasture.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey poses for a photo with the DFG Biodiversity team.

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Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Aug 25

Last week, @massdfg.bsky.social was thrilled to join @massgovernor.bsky.social Maura Healey, @masseea.bsky.social Secretary Tepper, @massaudubon.org, and 250+ key partners to announce nation-leading Biodiversity Conservation Goals for Massachusetts! 🦎 🦉⚡

Explore the goals > mass.gov/news/healey-...

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Conservation Law Foundation @theclf.bsky.social · Aug 22

We’re excited to announce that following advocacy by CLF, Massachusetts’ newly released biodiversity report officially supports designating Cashes Ledge as a national marine sanctuary. Thank you, @massgovernor.bsky.social, for championing this cradle of marine life!

www.mass.gov/news/healey-...

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Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Aug 11

It's not too late to submit public comments for the 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan for Massachusetts!

Make a difference for wildlife—share your thoughts today!

Learn more > mass.gov/news/2025-st...

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Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Aug 11

Hot off the press: the mysteries of mussels in the Connecticut River! 🦪

Freshwater mussels are vital for clean, resilient rivers. #MassWildlife + partners surveyed populations to inform future conservation.

www.recorder.com/Learning-mor...

Learning more about the Connecticut River’s natural filters: Research focusing on freshwater mussels

HADLEY — A three-day excursion on the Connecticut River this week aimed to improve scientists’ understanding of what they say is often an understudied species, but one that is crucial to improving wat...

www.recorder.com

Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Aug 8

For 20 years, young scientists at Eagle Hill School
have been giving endangered turtles a head start in life through #MassWildlife's Northern Red-Bellied Cooter Headstart Program! 🐢

Learn more in @csmonitor.bsky.social > www.csmonitor.com/World/Making...

These turtles are endangered. Young scientists have stepped up to help.

Students in Hardwick, Massachusetts, are playing a crucial role in a long-running conservation program.

www.csmonitor.com

Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Aug 8

#SolutionsStory: How @massecorestore.bsky.social helps former cranberry farmers take a "green exit" and return their retired bogs to healthy, resilient wetlands! 💚

Learn more in @newbedfordlight.bsky.social > newbedfordlight.org/why-massachu...

Why more cranberry farmers are selling to conservationists, not developers - The New Bedford Light

A “green exit strategy” allows farmers to help the environment.

newbedfordlight.org

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Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Aug 7

Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game is heading to San Diego! ⚡

We are delighted to attend the 2025 30x30 Partnership Summit and showcase our commitment to advancing 30x30 through Biodiversity Conservation Goals for the Commonwealth.

Register today > www.californianature.ca.gov/pages/2025-p...

Join us for the keynote panel titled "Many Paths to 30x30: Listening, Learning, and Leading Together" on August 14, 2025, at 9 AM - 12 PM.

Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Aug 5

Learn more about our ongoing efforts to set nation-leading biodiversity goals > mass.gov/biodiversity (4/4)

mass.gov

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Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Aug 5

DFG Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Ryan participated in a panel on urban biodiversity alongside Washington State Rep. Davina Duerr, National Wildlife Federation Conservation Scientist Corina Newsome, and Together for Brothers (T4B) Executive Director Christopher Ramirez. (3/4)

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Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Aug 5

DFG Commissioner Tom O'Shea participated in an inspiring panel on ocean biodiversity alongside Ayana Melvan from the Aquarium Conservation Partnership, Representative José Pérez Cordero from Puerto Rico, and the Center for American Progress. (2/4)

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Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Aug 5

Last week, we were pleased to attend the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators 2025 National Forum to highlight Massachusetts' leadership in developing Biodiversity Conservation Goals for 2030, 2040, and 2050!🌱(1/4)

Panelists pose for a photo at the conference

Assistant Commissioner Ryan presents to the conference attendees

Commissioner O'Shea presents to the conference attendees

commissioner o'shea poses for a photo with Massachusetts Representative Joan Meschino

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Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Aug 1

#PrescribedFire improves climate resilience, wildlife habitat, and public safety! 🔥

Earlier this month, #MassWildlife teamed up with @MassDCR to lead a tour of efforts to restore pine barrens at Myles Standish Complex in #Plymouth!

Learn more > www.mass.gov/info-details...

Prescribed fire managers attend tour with MassWildlife and DCR staff.

Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Aug 1

Rare plant alert! Over 40 green adder's-mouth orchids were found in Franklin County —an exciting find, since this threatened species hasn't been recorded there since 1961! 🌱

Learn more about these rare orchids at lnkd.in/emVNZPSz

📸 : Robert Wernerehl

MassWildlife botanist Bob Wernerehl, in collaboration with fellow botanists Dr. Robert Bertin and Matthew Charpentier, found these tiny orchids during a survey this summer.

MassWildlife botanist Bob Wernerehl, in collaboration with fellow botanists Dr. Robert Bertin and Matthew Charpentier, found these tiny green adder's-mouth orchids during a survey this summer.

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Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) @massecorestore.bsky.social · Jul 29

Earlier this month, DER staff visited the site of the Whitney Pond Dam removal in Ashburnham. Most of the dam breach is complete, the downstream channel has been built, and only a few aspects of the project remain. Construction is expected to wrap up in the fall, so stay tuned for updates!

An excavator digs at rocks making up a small dam.

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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · Jul 23

Massachusetts needs to stay prepared for what’s to come. @massgovernor.bsky.social’s Mass Ready Act strengthens our infrastructure, invests in local resilience projects, and fast tracks permits so we can be ready when extreme weather hits. bit.ly/3IDY0g1

In face of extreme weather, Healey proposes ‘biggest ever’ investment in climate readiness for Mass. - The Boston Globe

The $3 billion "Mass Ready Act" would be a historic investment in climate-readiness, state officials say. Advocates are cheering — but would like even more.

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Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) @massecorestore.bsky.social · Jul 24

We're joining @noaa.gov in celebrating #HabitatMonth this July! Healthy habitats aren't just important for fish and wildlife, they also increase climate resilience, improve water quality, and provide a host of other benefits for both people and nature.

What do healthy habitats mean to you?

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Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Jul 24

Interested in learning how to saltwater fish, but not sure how to get started? 🎣

Join us for a FREE saltwater fishing clinic at the Fort Taber Pier in New Bedford on August 5!

Register today! www.mass.gov/event/evenin...

Register today - free saltwater fishing clinic at Fort Taber in New Bedford.