MassDEP awarded $133,150 in microgrants to 18 organizations, municipalities, nonprofits, and academic institutions, to help reduce waste and extend the life of products through donation, rescue, reuse, and repair initiatives.
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#DYK 🍂 Leaves and yard waste DO NOT belong in landfills or incinerators! Compost, mulch, recycle, or use your town’s collection program.
Keep leaves out of streets to prevent clogged storm drains and flooding.
Pro tip: Leave some leaves on your lawn to naturally enrich the soil!

MassDEP’s Western Regional team recently joined other community leaders and local organizations at the Community Partners Networking and Internship Fair, hosted by @HolyokeCC! #ProfessionalGrowth #WorkforceDevelopment👏

MassDEP joined environmental professionals, researchers, students and industry leaders at the @AEHSFoundation Annual Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, and Energy - a valuable opportunity to collaborate, strengthen partnerships and discuss emerging environmental challenges.

MassDEP’s Environmental Justice Coordinator, Madeline Sullivan-Hale, recently attended the @stonehill_info Fall Career Fair, connecting with students to learn about their career aspirations and encourage them to explore career opportunities with MassDEP! 🌎

MassDEP Commissioner Heiple joined @MassDPH Commissioner Goldstein at the @MassHealthOA annual conference to discuss the vital connection between public health and the environment with local boards of health, who are on the front lines of protecting the people in our communities.

MassDEP’s Community Engagement Manager Elizabeth Cardona recently had the opportunity to connect with local leaders at the School & Community Partners Networking Event hosted by #MassHire.

Keeping kids safe from lead starts with awareness.

This National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, learn how MassDEP's Water-Smart program helps eligible Massachusetts schools and childcare facilities test drinking water for lead and reduce exposure.

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🚗⚡MassDEP's Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) provides rolling grants to help public entities expand their electric vehicle fleets. Over the past 3 months, MassEVIP has awarded $160,000 in funding to support the purchase of 24 EVs by 9 public entities.

Thank you to the students from Esperanza Academy in Lawrence for visiting our lab last week! During their visit, they explored the history of the William X. Wall Experiment Station and learned more about the important work we do to protect public health and the environment.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today over $5 Million in grant funding to support 323 municipalities, and regional solid waste districts maximize recycling, composting and waste reduction.

From rain gardens and bioswales to tree canopy and greener public spaces, green infrastructure can help manage stormwater while supporting cleaner waterways and healthier communities. Thank you to students at @WPI for collaborating on this important informational series.

MassDEP’s Environmental Justice (EJ) team recently visited @tufts to speak with students in an Environmental Policy class! The best of our visit was hearing from our EJ intern, a current Tufts senior, who shared her experience working at MassDEP. 🌱

🚰 The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $12+M in grants to support 16 projects aimed at treating and removing contaminants like PFAS and manganese from drinking water - expanding access to clean, safe drinking water for Massachusetts residents.
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🌱💧 Part 2- @WPI students explore how green infrastructure helps reduce the risk of combined sewer overflows! Rain gardens, green roofs & permeable pavement absorb or slow stormwater runoff, easing pressure on sewer systems during heavy rain and helping protect local waterways.

💧Commissioner Heiple joined the Clean Water Trust to celebrate $10 BILLION invested in water infrastructure across MA! Congratulations to the water systems recognized today for putting these funds to work to protect public health and strengthen communities.

Created by @WPI students, this series helps residents understand combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and their impact on local waterways.

As winter approaches, heavy rain and snowmelt can strain older sewer systems, increasing the risk of sewage overflows into waterways.

🌿 The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded grants to support projects in Everett and Chelsea, that will help restore wetlands and shoreline habitat, improve water quality and strengthen community connections to the Mystic River watershed. @GreenRootsEJ @MysticMyRWA

🎒✏️MassDEP’s Boston office donated school supplies to the Orchard Gardens Pilot School K–8. Thank you to our Director of Environmental Justice, Deneen Simpson, for organizing this effort and helping ensure students have the supplies they need to learn, grow, and thrive.

⚓ MassDEP joined hundreds of cadets and over 100 organizations at the @MMAAdvancement Career Fair in Buzzards Bay! MassDEP shared information about careers, internships, environmental justice, veteran outreach and how they can continue to make a difference in the public sector.