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Grant announcement!📢 DER seeks proposals from municipalities & other eligible applicants interested in replacing or removing undersized/degraded culverts or small bridges in areas of high ecological value! Learn more & apply here➡️ bit.ly/3Edt982

Meet some restoration rockstars – the Berkshire Clean, Cold, Connected (BCCC) Partnership! 🌟One of the 3 Partnerships through DER’s Regional Restoration Partnerships Program, the BCCC is made up of organizations working together to restore rivers in the Berkshire region of MA.

New construction alert🚧Chosen as a #DERPriorityProject in 2021, the South Meadow Wetland Reserve Easement Restoration in Carver will begin construction this month. The project will restore 34 acres of retired commercial cranberry farmland into healthy wetlands & stream.

Why restore wetlands? Because they protect & sustain our quality of life! 💧🌱DER provides technical assistance, secures project funding, & coordinates the wetland restoration projects from start to finish. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4jC2fGi #AmericanWetlandsMonth

DER and partners had a really exciting weekend celebrating the return of river herring and seeing the site post-restoration. Thank you GBH for covering this #DERPriorityProject! Read about this project - bit.ly/4jMmh17

Amphibians can be great indicators that an ecological restoration project was successful in providing healthy habitat and plentiful food for them. During #AmphibianWeek, we celebrate these toad-ally cool creatures that play a vital role in our ecosystems!

Only 5⃣ more days left to get your application in for DER's culvert replacement funding opportunities! Deadline to apply is 5/12 at 4pm ET. Learn more & apply here➡️ bit.ly/3Edt982

Spring showers bring improved drought conditions! ☔️ While the Cape Cod Region remains at a Level 2 - Significant Drought, the rest of the state have been downgraded to either a Level 1 - Mild Drought or a Level 0 - Normal. Read the latest update here ➡️ bit.ly/3OfC4Hu

Once active cranberry bogs➡️ now thriving ecosystems. Thank you CAI for covering cranberry bog restoration! Give it a listen to hear from DER Director Beth Lambert and many other partners talk about the benefits and process of restoration - bit.ly/4dfVHLj

A moment for Monatiquot River’s before & after! 🙌 This #DERPriorityProject removed two dams, built a fish ladder, reconnected 36 river miles & created a recreational space for Braintree. And for the first time in 200+ years, river herring returned to migrate this spring! 🐟

With many dams in disrepair, where do you start? That’s where DER’s Partnerships Program steps in! The Merrimack Restoration Partnership is identifying & prioritizing dams that need to be removed in the Merrimack River watershed, such as the Stevens Pond Dam in Lawrence.

Good news!💧While the Cape Cod Region remains at a Level 2 - Significant Drought, the rest of the state has been downgraded to either a Level 1 - Mild Drought or a Level 0 - Normal. Read the latest update here ➡️ bit.ly/3OfC4Hu

Perched culverts like this are not fish-friendly! 🐟🙅 Undersized and/or perched culverts block fish migration & wildlife passage. Replacing them with crossings that meet MA Stream Crossing Standards helps fish, restores flow & builds climate resilience. #WorldFishMigrationDay

🌿Happy International Day for Biodiversity!🌍 Biodiversity is the foundation for life—it anchors our history, supports our health and well-being, food security, economy, and enriches our lives. Learn how we are taking action to conserve biodiversity > mass.gov/info-details/b…

Want to stay current on DER restoration projects, success stories, and opportunities? Subscribe to the Ebb & Flow, DER’s e-newsletter! Our Spring issue will be coming soon so sign up here: bit.ly/3VK6Prt

How do you get a century-old cranberry bog on Nantucket restored into a naturally functioning wetland? With the dedication of lots of partners! Thank you USFWS Northeast for highlighting the Windswept Bog Restoration in this great article - bit.ly/43ghcXS

Today on WBUR's Morning Edition: How @massecorestore is turning retired cranberry bogs back into healthy, resilient wetlands for nature and people! 🌾🐟 Tune in to 90.9 FM to listen live, or click here > wbur.org/news/2025/06/0…