Latest posts tagged with #MassDEP on Bluesky
microphone graphic, with the text Educate, Empower, Participate
Congratulations to six municipalities and community groups receiving Technical Assistance Grants to obtain expert assistance, engage more residents, and offer educational resources for the public. #TAG #MassDEP #GrantAnnouncement
www.mass.gov/news/healey-...
snow shoveled off storm drain
❄️Blocked storm drains can flood streets and pollute our waterways, posing risks to our environment. Clear snow, ice, and debris from storm drains near your home or business to help protect your neighborhood.
#MassDEP #WinterStorm #WinterSafety
Since 1975, MassDEP has been a leader and innovator in environmental protection. Here’s a look back at how MassDEP celebrated 50 years of protecting the environment!
#MassDEP #2025InReview #YearRecap #Recap2025
textile stock photo RBDG grants due April 3, 2026
♻️ #GrantOpportunity: The Recycling and Reuse Business Development Grant Program helps businesses & non-profit organizations expand recycling, reuse, and composting infrastructure in Massachusetts. Applications Due: April 3, 2026 #MassDEP #RBDGgrant
www.mass.gov/how-to/apply...
This year, MassDEP hosted 5 brownfields roundtables (4 regional and 1 virtual) to share information about funding, technical resources, & opportunities for teaming and networking in support of brownfields redevelopment & more! #SecondChanceSpaces #MassDEP #2025InReview #Recap2025
Everyone deserves to breathe clean air.
#MassDEP #2025InReview
🫁2 new air quality monitoring stations in Framingham & Saugus
💻New dashboard for easier viewing of voc monitoring data
💨 New round of the Air Sensor Grant program
🗺️Updated maps to improve air quality forecasts
Reducing waste is good for businesses and local budgets. ♻️
#Compost #WasteReduction #FoodWaste #Reduce #Reuse #Recycle #MassDEP #2025InReview #YearRecap #Recap2025
💧In 2025, MassDEP made significant investments to enhance and improve our water quality. #MassDEP #2025InReview #YearRecap #Recap2025
This year, MassDEP attended over 100 community events, including 40 Career Fairs to connect with students and discuss the importance of careers in public service.
#FeelGoodFriday #CommunityEngagement #MassDEP #InTheCommunity #2025InReview #YearRecap #Recap2025
Air Monitoring Station
Last week, #MassDEP announced the installation of 2 new air monitoring stations in #Framingham & #Saugus. These stations measure fine particulate matter (PM2.5) & black carbon. Data collected helps to inform regulatory updates & is available to the public: eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/dep/massair/...
car full of donations
warehouse full of donations
🥫 This fall, our Northeast Regional Office collected and donated 245 pounds of non-perishable food to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank. This generosity will help support families in need this #Thanksgiving season. Thank you #MassDEP #NERO team! ❤️ #FoodDrive #EndHunger #GiveBack
CERO team with donations
CERO team with donations
MassDEP’s Central Regional Office and Watershed Planning Program collected non-perishable items to help neighbors in need. 18 bags of groceries 🥫 were delivered to the Worcester County Food Bank in time for the #Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you #MassDEP CERO and WPP teams! ❤️
Victoria Szamocki, Drinking Water Analyst at WERO showcases an Aquifer Model and discusses with a student and staff about ground water and pollution.
Bridget Bogan, Young Adult Career Counselor at MassHire, Matt Allen, Young Adult Career Counselor at MassHire, Elizabeth Cardona, Community Engagement Manager at WERO, Victoria Szamocki, Drinking Water Analyst at WERO, Thomas Shamgochian, College and Career Readiness Coordinator at Athol High School.
Natasha Castillo-Vargas, Lead Bi-lingual Parent Liaison at Athol-Royalston Regional School District, Shirley Mitchell, Family & Community Center Director at Athol-Royalston Regional School District and Elizabeth Cardona, Community Engagement Manager at WERO.
We had a fantastic time at #Athol High School! Earlier this month, #MassDEP attended the Career and College Readiness Fair and demonstrated an Aquifer Model to provide insight into water testing and groundwater dynamics.
#WaterQuality #CareerFair
Fireside Chat with MHOA
Today, Commissioner Heiple joined @massdph.bsky.social Commissioner Goldstein at the Massachusetts Health Officers Association’s 2025 Annual Conference in Springfield.
#MassDEP #MassDPH #MHOA #PublicHealth #Environment
At the Anna Maria College Career Fair with the Mascot
MassDEP team at the UMass Dartmouth Career Fair
MassDEP team at Curry College Career Fair
MassDEP team at Bridgewater State University
#MassDEP has been on the road this fall! 🎒🌿 We recently stopped by Anna Maria College, UMass Dartmouth, @currycollege.bsky.social, and Bridgewater State University to talk all things #environment – from #careers to #internships to environmental justice and more. #CareerFairSeason
MassDEP's speakers were Ian Jarvis, Environmental Engineer and Brian Harrington, Deputy Regional Director, who spoke on The Mass Estuaries Project, Nitrogen Sensitive Areas and MassDEP's Shi Chen, Environmental Analyst, and Duane LeVangie, Water Management Program Chief, who spoke on 40 Years of Water Use Under the Massachusetts Water Management Act.
Thanks to the New England Water Works Association for hosting its 2025 Water Resources and Sustainability Symposium last week. MassDEP spoke about the Mass Estuaries Project, Nitrogen Sensitive Areas, and 40 Years of Water Use under the Massachusetts Water Management Act.
#MassDEP #NEWWA #Water
Community Engagement Manager, Elizabeth Cardona talking with a student
MassDEP’s Elizabeth Cardona recently joined students, alumni, and friends at the @stccspringfield.bsky.social Fall Career and College Transfer Fair to talk about environmental careers, internships, and building a greener, cleaner future.
#MassDEP #WERO #internships #interns #Springfield
MassDEP Elizabeth Cardona chats with Nana Ama Wilson, M.S. Environmental Health Sciences student
#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.
Nishaila Porter from our outreach team at the DEP table
#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
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Commissioner Heiple speaking at the podium
view of the Harbor
picture of the wayfinding at the park
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
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
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
sampling water testing image for World Water Monitoring Day
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.
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#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...
Cat and Kathi from our solid waste team
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
Mattapan Unity 5K Fete
MassDEP's Alessandra Conte
MassDEP's Nishaila Porter
#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 Emergency Response vehicle
group photo of our MassDEP western region staff
📚🍎 #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.
Meet our intern, Hannah!
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
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...
Top Left: A new electric motor and pumping system at a drinking water plan, Top Right: A solar panel array installed on a flat roof, Bottom Left: A solar panel array installed on top of the rooftop of a barn, Bottom Right: New electrical motors, pumps, and piping at a wastewater treatment facility
#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...
Great Barrington drops all litigation against Housatonic Water Works.
#greatbarringtonma #massachusetts #greatbarrington #berkshires #theberkshires #berkshirecounty #MassDEP
