Watch our research biologists band an osprey chick at Belle Isle Marsh. Osprey were almost extinct in the state before preservation efforts brought them back. Check the link for the live osprey cam that runs from March til they fly the nest in August! bit.ly/4omHvoS

The recent manatee sighting off Cape Cod isn’t the first and won’t be the last. Read more about the previous sightings here: instagram.com/p/DM_ubo4MkSl/…

What happens when you send Massachusetts’ greatest young minds to Canada? They bring back a national title! A huge congrats to the incredible Lexington High School Envirothon Team for taking 1st place at the 2025 NCF-Envirothon in Canada — their 3rd national title in 4 years.

Be sure to look for our fishing line & tackle recycling tubes at the Quabbin & Wachusett Reservoirs & Ware River Watershed to prevent dangerous materials from entering the environment. Help our animal friends & check the link for details on the dangers. bit.ly/3HeiprC

.Massachusetts Dept. of Fish & Game is heading to San Diego! ⚡ We are delighted to attend the 2025 30x30 California Partnership Summit to showcase our commitment to advancing 30x30 through Biodiversity Conservation Goals for the Commonwealth. Register today > californianature.ca.gov/pages/2025-par…

The 2025 COASTSWEEP beach cleanup season has begun, and everyone is welcome to join in! For details on how to volunteer at a local cleanup or organize one of your own, see: mass.gov/info-details/s…

#SolutionsStory: How Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) helps former cranberry farmers take a "green exit" and return their retired bogs to healthy, resilient wetlands! 💚 Learn more in New Bedford Light > newbedfordlight.org/why-massachuse…

For 20 years, young scientists at EHS Hardwick have been giving endangered turtles a head start in life through #MassWildlife's Northern Red-Bellied Cooter Headstart Program! 🐢 Read more in The Christian Science Monitor > csmonitor.com/World/Making-a…

First white shark tagged of the season! Yesterday, Dr. Greg Skomal, with the MA Division of Marine Fisheries, working with the AWSC, tagged a white shark in Cape Cod Bay. This also marks the first camera tag deployment in Cape Cod Bay!

75 years of fishing & healthy waters! The Sport Fish Restoration Act has built boat ramps, restored habitats & stocked fish in every state and territory since 1950. Fueled by a partnership between anglers, manufacturers & conservationists. A patriotic win for America’s waters.

Temperatures will feel like the mid-90s in many spots across Massachusetts this week. If you need to be outside, go early or late in the day and wear light-colored clothing. Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water. Heat safety tips: tinyurl.com/2025heatMEMA

🚩Air Quality Advisory: #MassDEP has posted an Air Quality Advisory for sensitive populations, effective today, August 11 until 11:00 PM for seven counties: eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/dep/massair/we…

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. Read more in the @GreenfieldRecorder > recorder.com/Learning-more-…

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-stat…

Drought Update! Unfortunately, drought conditions have worsened in the Cape Cod Region, which was upgraded to a "Level 2 - Significant Drought." For more information about the current drought status and how you can help, visit mass.gov/info-details/d…

While Hurricane Erin will pass offshore, it's expected to bring hazardous conditions to MA coastal waters & beaches. 🛥️ Small Craft Advisory & Gale Watch – Boaters should alter plans to avoid dangerous conditions 🌊 High Surf Advisory – Avoid swimming due to dangerous surf

Last week, DER announced over $2.9 million in grants to support restoration projects throughout MA. Funding will support culvert replacement projects in 21 towns as well as the Herring River Estuary Restoration Project in Wellfleet & Truro. Learn more at mass.gov/news/healey-dr…

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.