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Last week, our central regional team attended back-to-back career fairs at @wpi and @clarkuniversity. A big thank you to WPI alum Kevin and Clark alum Sarah for helping us connect with future talent. It was great talking to so many students about opportunities at MassDEP.
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MassDEP is making approximately $7.2M available to fund the development and construction of nitrogen reduction solutions for wastewater treatment plants in the Connecticut, Housatonic, and Thames River Watersheds. Applications Due: December 21
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It’s getting colder, have you had your heating oil delivered yet? Accidents happen and proper environmental cleanup is expensive, so call your insurance company today to make sure you’re covered if an accidental leak or spill happens.
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MassDEP had a fantastic time connecting with students at the Engineering, Science and Technology College and Internship Fair @WNEUniversity. It was great to meet so many students eager to learn how their scientific and technical skills can help protect our environment. 🌱🔬
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🎉 Congrats to MassDEP’s Deneen Simpson, Director of Environmental Justice, on receiving the 2026 LSPA Environmental Justice Award! 👏 Thank you for your leadership in advancing equitable engagement, public participation and environmental protection across Massachusetts.
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In partnership with UMass, MassDEP developed a free, self-paced online course for water and wastewater systems in Massachusetts to learn more about basic cybersecurity measures, incident response, system resilience and more! Enroll today! classes.wateroperator.org/co…
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♻️ @MassGovernor and @MassLtGov awarded $1.7+M in Recycling and Reuse Business Development Grants today. These investments will help 16 businesses expand collection and processing capacity, strengthen our recycling infrastructure, and support a more sustainable future.
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MassDEP’s Chapter 91 Waterways Program - the nation’s oldest of its kind - protects public rights to Massachusetts tidelands and waterways. Our new License Viewer makes it easier to explore our history and access important records. piped.video/xAU03pRaYB4
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On Tuesday, MassDEP and @MassEEA connected with students to share career and internship opportunities in the environmental field. Thank you to @SalemState for the chance to connect with the next generation of environmental professionals! 🍃
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MassDEP monitors air quality across Massachusetts and provides daily updates and forecasts to help you stay informed. 📊 Check out our recently published 2025 Annual Air Quality Report to learn more. mass.gov/doc/2025-annual-air…
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As cyber threats become more sophisticated and frequent, MassDEP is committed to ensuring water systems of every size have the resources they need to safeguard our water that communities rely on every day. Learn more: bit.ly/4yhyvWh
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#TBT 🦉 MassDEP gave a hoot at Brockton’s “Give a Hoot About the Park” spring celebration to connect with the community, meet live owls, and share information about local environmental issues and park revitalization efforts.
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Since 2022, MassDEP has worked closely with State Representative @AdrianMadaro and the East Boston community to expand local air quality monitoring. piped.video/shorts/oBCrh4MiD…
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Desde 2022, o MassDEP trabalha em estreita colaboração com o deputado estadual Adrian Madaro e com a comunidade de East Boston para ampliar o monitoramento da qualidade do ar na região. piped.video/shorts/oBCrh4MiD…
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Desde 2022, o MassDEP tem trabalhado em estreita colaboração com o deputado Adrian Madaro, da Câmara dos Representantes do Estado, e com a comunidade de East Boston, com o objetivo de alargar a monitorização da qualidade do ar a nível local. piped.video/shorts/oBCrh4MiD…
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🎒 Our Western Regional team attended the Athol & Royalston Regional School District Back to School Celebration to help students prepare for the new school year while connecting them with valuable community resources, including information about MassDEP programs and services.
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