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Air Quality Alert: #MassDEP has posted an Air Quality Alert for sensitive populations, effective today from 11am to 11pm for portions of Southeastern Massachusetts. mass.gov/dep/massair
air quality alert map of Massachusetts

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Air Quality Alert: #MassDEP has posted an Air Quality Alert for sensitive populations, effective today from 11am to 11pm for Southeastern Massachusetts. mass.gov/dep/massair
Air Quality Alert for Ozone for Southeastern Massachusetts on Thursday (6/11): Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

ALT Air Quality Alert for Ozone for Southeastern Massachusetts on Thursday (6/11): Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
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Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced nearly $500,000 in grant funding for the @MassGeol at @UMassAmherst to develop carbon baseline data for wetland resource areas. This project will provide critical data to help guide our conservation & restoration efforts.
Scenic Wetland View in Northampton with MassDEP and UMass Amherst logos

ALT Scenic Wetland View in Northampton with MassDEP and UMass Amherst logos
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MassDEP's western regional team recently joined community leaders in Springfield to support 84 middle & high school students as they presented on advocacy, civic engagement, and solutions to issues that matter most to their communities. @MASchoolsK12 @gencitizen
Left to right - Victor Sanchez, Jordan Compton, Elizabeth Cardona, Community Engagement Manager, Nathan Benitez, and Camila Diaz (Students -Springfield Renaissance School).

ALT Left to right - Victor Sanchez, Jordan Compton, Elizabeth Cardona, Community Engagement Manager, Nathan Benitez, and Camila Diaz (Students -Springfield Renaissance School).
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MassDEP is hosting a Meet the Grants Workshop for communities, nonprofits, and anyone who is interested in learning more about FY27 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, water quality, wetlands, & waterways grants. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Meet the Grants Workshop

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#FlashbackFriday: Several MassDEP team members joined students from @WPI for a Career Roundtable. MassDEP staff — including two WPI alumni — shared insights about their current roles, career journeys, and the paths that led them to public service and environmental protection.
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Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded nearly $500,000 in grant funding to @MBLScience to support field and laboratory research on marine eelgrass and carbon storage. Investing in eelgrass research means investing in a more resilient future for Massachusetts. 🌎
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Earlier this year, MassDEP visited Brown Middle School in Newton for its annual Career Day. They spoke with 7th grade students about careers at MassDEP and showcased the equipment and materials used during emergency response operations.
Nishaila Porter and Allison Williams at Brown Middle School

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Last month, MassDEP attended the 8th annual Brockton Area Construction Career Day at @MassasoitCC. 👷‍♀️🚧The career day connected students with industry and public service career pathways. Students also got a hands-on look at our emergency response equipment during a live demo.
MassDEP's SERO BWSC Ray Reimold providing a live demo.

ALT MassDEP's SERO BWSC Ray Reimold providing a live demo.

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🌱Composting turns your summer watermelon rinds, corn cobs & other food scraps into nutrient-rich soil that helps gardens, plants & communities thrive. Today is the perfect day to start learning how easy it is to compost! #NationalLearnAboutCompostingDay mass.gov/composting-organics
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Last month, MassDEP joined colleagues from @MassEEA and the Attorney General’s Office for a powerful ceremony celebrating the state's recognition of the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe. #EnvironmentalJustice #TBT
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Earlier this month, two of our MassDEP Community Monitoring Analysts, Addison and Luke, served as judges at the Nipmuc Regional Science & Engineering Symposium. 🔬🌎 We were thrilled to support the next generation of scientists, engineers, and environmental leaders.
MassDEP judging at the Nipmuc Regional Science & Engineering Symposium

ALT MassDEP judging at the Nipmuc Regional Science & Engineering Symposium

MassDEP's Addison and Luke served as judges at the Nipmuc Regional Science & Engineering Symposium

ALT MassDEP's Addison and Luke served as judges at the Nipmuc Regional Science & Engineering Symposium

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MassDEP is proud to recognize students from 75 classrooms across Massachusetts with Green Team Awards for outstanding environmental stewardship and educational activities! 🌎♻️ Thank you for helping build a cleaner, greener Massachusetts! 🌱 mass.gov/news/massdep-announ…
green team logo - Protecting Our Environment, A Little Effort A Big Difference

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Our Deputy and Assistant Commissioners kicking off the MassDEP Update with the Environmental Business Council of New England. #happeningnow
MassDEP panel discussion

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MassDEP is hiring a Deputy Regional Director (DRD) - a problem solver and communicator who will work on a variety of compliance and enforcement issues, including, but not limited to, audits, federal facilities, PFAS investigations and emergency response. massanf.taleo.net/careersect…
Join our team. MassDEP is hiring a Deputy Regional Director (DRD) for the Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup.

ALT Join our team. MassDEP is hiring a Deputy Regional Director (DRD) for the Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup.

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Air Quality Alert: #MassDEP has posted an Air Quality Alert for sensitive populations, effective today from 11am to 11pm for Northeast, Boston Metro, and Portions of Southeast Massachusetts. mass.gov/dep/massair
An Air Quality Alert will be in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM due to elevated ozone predicted to reach low Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range from the northeast to portions of southeast MA. Elsewhere, ozone levels will generally be in the Moderate range with fine particles averaging in the low Moderate range statewide.

ALT An Air Quality Alert will be in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM due to elevated ozone predicted to reach low Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range from the northeast to portions of southeast MA. Elsewhere, ozone levels will generally be in the Moderate range with fine particles averaging in the low Moderate range statewide.

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Air Quality Advisory: #MassDEP has posted an Air Quality Advisory for sensitive populations, effective today from 11am to 11pm for Hampden and Hampshire Counties. eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/de…
An Air Quality Advisory is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM due to elevated levels of ozone predicted to reach low Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups in the counties of Hampden and Hampshire. Air quality is expected to range from Good to Moderate elsewhere where higher Moderate AQI are expected in western MA with predicted AQI decreasing from west to east across the state.

ALT An Air Quality Advisory is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM due to elevated levels of ozone predicted to reach low Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups in the counties of Hampden and Hampshire. Air quality is expected to range from Good to Moderate elsewhere where higher Moderate AQI are expected in western MA with predicted AQI decreasing from west to east across the state.

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📢 MassDEP is now accepting applications for its Summer/Fall 2026 Internship Program! MassDEP is offering unpaid, part-time internships that will run from June 15 through October 16, 2026. Learn more about these opportunities or how to apply at: mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-…
MassDEP Internships Available, with a picture of former interns and staff, Apply Now!

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MassDEP is now accepting applications for Technical Assistance Grants! These grants help cities, towns and community groups enhance public education and participation during the assessment and cleanup of disposal sites. Application Deadline: 8/28. mass.gov/info-details/techni…
Technical Assistance Grants Available to Support Public Participation and Community Involvement in Site Cleanup with photo of a public meeting

ALT Technical Assistance Grants Available to Support Public Participation and Community Involvement in Site Cleanup with photo of a public meeting

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Recently, our Southeast Regional Office and Boston Office joined forces at the @MassasoitCC Career Fair. They joined nearly 70 organizations to connect with students, veterans, and community members to talk about environmental careers and internships.
MassDEP team members at Massasoit Community College

ALT MassDEP team members at Massasoit Community College
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