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Massachusetts Dept. of Fish & Game @MassDFG

Working to protect & restore the Commonwealth’s abundant fisheries, wildlife, & habitats for all. See @MassEEA Divisions @MassEcoRestore @MassDMF

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With @MassGovernor's leadership, we are charting the way to a future where both people and wildlife thrive! 🐋
Governor Maura Healey
@MassGovernor
22 Aug 2025
As the best state to live in, Massachusetts should be the best for all the creatures that live here! 🐢🦉🌱🦋 We’re taking nation-leading steps to protect plants and animals, preserve natural habitats, support farms and fishers, and help more people enjoy the great outdoors.
Governor Healey at biodiversity announcement.

ALT Governor Healey at biodiversity announcement.

Commissioner O’Shea at biodiversity announcement.

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Secretary Tepper at biodiversity announcement.

ALT Secretary Tepper at biodiversity announcement.

Owl on gloved hand.

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Massachusetts Dept. of Fish & Game retweeted
Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs@MassEEA
Apr 2
Attention Massachusetts boaters: new safety requirements are now in effect! As of April 1, 2026, operators of motorboats born after January 1, 1989, must have a boater safety certificate. Get more information and find an approved course at mass.gov/BoaterSafetyFAQ
Graphic asking “Do you operate a motorboat in Massachusetts?” with notice that boater safety education requirements took effect April 1, 2026, under the Hanson-Milone Act, featuring a silhouette of a person driving a boat and a Massachusetts Environmental Police logo

ALT Graphic asking “Do you operate a motorboat in Massachusetts?” with notice that boater safety education requirements took effect April 1, 2026, under the Hanson-Milone Act, featuring a silhouette of a person driving a boat and a Massachusetts Environmental Police logo

Closing graphic directing viewers to Mass.gov/BoaterSafetyFAQ for more information, with an illustration of a person riding a personal watercraft on the water.

ALT Closing graphic directing viewers to Mass.gov/BoaterSafetyFAQ for more information, with an illustration of a person riding a personal watercraft on the water.
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#JobOpportunity: We're hiring a Chief Biodiversity Officer! 🦋 You'll lead coordination across state government and work with partners to drive progress towards the Massachusetts Biodiversity Goals. Apply today > massanf.taleo.net/careersect…
Job Opening: Chief Biodiversity Officer

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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs@MassEEA
Feb 2
From feeding families to lowering energy costs, @MassGovernor’s state budget invests big to deliver real benefits across Massachusetts.
$528 Million for Energy and the Environment Protecting clean air, water, and the land people rely on every day Fills critical gaps in food security, by providing $55 million for the Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program Renews focus on affordability, using energy efficiency and oversight to help keep costs down Strengthens environmental work to move permits faster, keep enforcement strong, and address emerging threats like PFAS Invests in state parks and public spaces, making them more welcoming for residents Continues work on permitting reforms that speed up clean energy and infrastructure projects while keeping communities at the table FY27 State Budget

ALT $528 Million for Energy and the Environment Protecting clean air, water, and the land people rely on every day Fills critical gaps in food security, by providing $55 million for the Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program Renews focus on affordability, using energy efficiency and oversight to help keep costs down Strengthens environmental work to move permits faster, keep enforcement strong, and address emerging threats like PFAS Invests in state parks and public spaces, making them more welcoming for residents Continues work on permitting reforms that speed up clean energy and infrastructure projects while keeping communities at the table FY27 State Budget

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Governor Maura Healey
@MassGovernor
Jan 31
Those wishing to access resources or support the families of the Lily Jean should visit fishingpartnership.org.

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DFG Commissioner Tom O’Shea, DMF Director Dan McKiernan, and their staff join Governor Healey in extending our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the crew members on the F/V Lily Jean, as well as the commercial fishing and Cape Ann communities.
Governor Maura Healey
@MassGovernor
Jan 31
My statement with @MassLtGov on the Coast Guard suspending their search for the crew of the Lily Jean.
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Governor Maura Healey
@MassGovernor
Jan 31
My statement with @MassLtGov on the Coast Guard suspending their search for the crew of the Lily Jean.
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Massachusetts Dept. of Fish & Game retweeted
Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs@MassEEA
Jan 29
.@MassGovernor’s state budget invests where it matters most – protecting clean air, clean water, and the land people rely on every day!
Governor Healey’s State Budget Invests $528 Million In Energy and the Environment FY27 State Budget

ALT Governor Healey’s State Budget Invests $528 Million In Energy and the Environment FY27 State Budget

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Massachusetts Dept. of Fish & Game retweeted
Governor Maura Healey
@MassGovernor
Jan 30
My statement on the sinking of the Lily Jean fishing vessel off the coast of Gloucester.
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs@MassEEA
Jan 21
Here ye, here ye! 📜 @MassGovernor will deliver her 2026 State of the Commonwealth Address on Thursday, January 22 at 7 PM. Tune in tomorrow at Mass.gov/SOTC.
Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll smiling from lectern of House Chamber during the 2025 State of the Commonwealth Address. Text reads, “2026 State of the Commonwealth Address. Save the Date. Thursday, January 22, 2026 7:00 pm. Mass.gov/SOTC”

ALT Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll smiling from lectern of House Chamber during the 2025 State of the Commonwealth Address. Text reads, “2026 State of the Commonwealth Address. Save the Date. Thursday, January 22, 2026 7:00 pm. Mass.gov/SOTC”

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Massachusetts Dept. of Fish & Game retweeted
Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
@MassLtGov
Jan 13
Counting down the days till @massgovernor’s third State of the Commonwealth Address! Tune in at Mass.gov/SOTC.

State of the Commonwealth

2026 State of the Commonwealth

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Governor Maura Healey
@MassGovernor
Jan 13
On January 22, I'll deliver the 2026 State of the Commonwealth Address. Since Day One, my top priority has been making life easier and more affordable for folks in Massachusetts. We've made real progress -- but we're not done yet. Watch at Mass.gov/SOTC.
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Governor Maura Healey
@MassGovernor
Jan 13
On January 22, I'll deliver the 2026 State of the Commonwealth Address. Since Day One, my top priority has been making life easier and more affordable for folks in Massachusetts. We've made real progress -- but we're not done yet. Watch at Mass.gov/SOTC.
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Massachusetts Dept. of Fish & Game retweeted
Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs@MassEEA
Jan 13
The Mass Ready Act is a $3 billion down payment on our future with commonsense investments that will make our neighborhoods safer and more resilient, strengthening communities for generations to come. Learn more: mass.gov/massready

Mass Ready Act

Strong infrastructure. Prepared communities.

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Rebecca Tepper@EEASecretary
Jan 13
Today I testified in support of the Mass Ready Act – a $3B investment to protect our drinking water, strengthen infrastructure, support farms, and help communities prepare for extreme weather. This bill safeguards the state’s future & improves quality of life for every resident.
Secretary Tepper testifying in front of Joint Bonding Committee

ALT Secretary Tepper testifying in front of Joint Bonding Committee
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Massachusetts Dept. of Fish & Game retweeted
MassDEP@MassDEP
Jan 13
We awarded more than $2 million in funding to restore & monitor salt marshes along the coastline today. These grants are the latest step in the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s work to promote resilience & support ecological restoration projects. #SaltMarshRestoration #MassReady
Padnaram Green Salt Water Marsh in Dartmouth Massachusetts, Credit: Getty Images

ALT Padnaram Green Salt Water Marsh in Dartmouth Massachusetts, Credit: Getty Images
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ANNOUNCEMENT: #MassWildlife is gathering public input on several opportunities to expand hunting access in Massachusetts, including Sunday hunting, hunting with crossbows, and minimum setback distances for hunting. mass.gov/news/healey-driscol…
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Attend one of the public listening sessions: 🔸January 27 at 6 p.m. on Zoom 🔸January 28 at 6 p.m. in Westborough 🔸January 29 at 6 p.m. in Pittsfield 🔸February 2 at 6 p.m. in Bourne 🔸February 3 at 1 p.m. on Zoom
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Massachusetts Dept. of Fish & Game retweeted
Division of Ecological Restoration (DER)@MassEcoRestore
Jan 7
Happy New Year from DER! As we look back at 2025, we're proud of accomplishments like 21 projects under construction, 86 acres of freshwater wetland habitat restored, & over 620 river miles reconnected! We're excited for what 2026 has in store 😊
A large group of people posing outside in the autumn.

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Today in @GBHNews: For the first time in 100 years, Boston Harbor is poised to welcome back shellfish harvesting! 🦪 wgbh.org/news/local/2026-01-… (1/4)

Boston Harbor welcomes back shellfish harvesting, says goodbye to dirty water

For the first time in decades, water quality has improved enough to reclassify certain areas to allow shellfishing for human consumption.

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“It’s a great thing for the community. It’s a great thing for Massachusetts — because not all areas of the state are seeing a positive trend,” said DMF's Shellfish Program Leader Dr. Chrissy Petitpas. (3/4)
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“This represents the final phase of the Boston Harbor cleanup, which we collectively as citizens invested so much effort in over many years, and it has proven to be successful." (4/4)
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