Our recent #WaterSmart Seminar in #MaldenMA was a tremendous success! 💧Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn about water testing services available for eligible schools and childcare facilities. To learn more about our Water-Smart program, visit

It’s #WasteFreeWednesday ♻️ and #FashionDay 👗Sustainability and style can go hand in hand. Check out these quick tips for building a plastic-free closet. #PlasticFreeJuly #MassDEP #PlasticFreeFashion #SustainableStyle

Earlier today, #MassDEP celebrated the expansion of the e-bike program in #Lawrence. E-bikes reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions, improve our air quality, and they're good for your health. We're proud to support this project.

RT @MassGovernor: 250 years ago, Massachusetts sparked a revolution — and the American experiment began. Ever since, we've led the work to….

Are you going to the grocery store today? Don't forget your reusable bags!. Happy #InternationalPlasticBagFreeDay 🛍️🌍 Choosing reusable alternatives helps reduce waste and support a cleaner, more sustainable Massachusetts. #MassDEP #SustainableMA #PlasticFreeJuly

It's #PlasticFreeJuly! ♻️This month, join the global movement to reduce single-use plastics. Each #WasteFreeWednesday, we’ll share a different way to understand, reduce, and rethink plastic waste. #SmallStepsBigDifference #MassDEP #ReducePlastic #PollutionSolution

On this day, in 1975, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Quality Engineering, now #MassDEP, opened its doors. 🌎. 📣 Join us in celebrating this milestone! Share your vision for the next 50 years of environmental protection. ♻️ 💚. 🔊: Commissioner Bonnie Heiple

Earlier this month, #MassDEP met with 7th graders at Brown Middle School’s Career Day in #Newton. MassDEP staff highlighted various career paths, and students participated in an activity focused on pH levels and received a tour of one of our #EmergencyResponse vehicles.

MassDEP’s accomplishments over the last 50 years would not have been possible without our staff’s unwavering commitment to our mission and their laser focus on preserving the environment & protecting public health. #MassDEP50

RT @MassGovernor: Today, I filed the Mass Ready Act to protect communities from severe weather — and the costs that come with it. Because….

RT @MassEEA: Extreme weather events are getting worse, so Massachusetts is getting ready. @MassGovernor’s Mass Ready Act is the largest env….

🚩Air Quality Advisory: #MassDEP has posted an Air Quality Advisory for sensitive populations, effective tomorrow, June 24 from 11am to 11pm for Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties:

18 more days to apply for our Salt Marsh Restoration and Monitoring Grant! Academic, governmental, quasi-governmental or non-profit entities are encouraged to apply. Learn more:

Salt marshes are the home of a variety of plant and animal species. Since 1975, #MassDEP has been working to help us better understand the health of these ecosystems, and sampling helps us protect and conserve these habitats. #MassDEP50

📝TESTING 1-2-3! #MassDEP and @EPARegion1 recently led a joint exercise along the Merrimack River to test strategies for protecting our natural resources and local communities in the event of an oil spill. The river is one of our most vital water resources! #MerrimackRiver

RT @MassEEA: Juneteenth is a time to honor Black joy, resilience, and liberation. At EEA, we understand that freedom means access to cle….

“By mapping potential vulnerabilities and infrastructure risks, we’re empowering local communities to plan for the future, adapt to our changing climate needs, and maintain the safety and quality of our water systems" .- MassDEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple.

RT @MysticMyRWA: Water quality grades are in! Today, MyRWA gathered with @charlesriver and @NepRWA to share. In the Mystic, our grades rang….

Commissioner Heiple joined @charlesriver, @NepRWA and @MysticMyRWA as they announced the.annual Water Quality Report Card Grades with @EPARegion1, which help us reflect on the health of our rivers. #MassDEP is committed to protecting our rivers & helping our communities thrive.

#MassDEP’s western regional team recently led workshops at the Equity in 413 Symposium organized by the Community Foundation of Western MA to share how efforts like the Holyoke Urban Initiative are advancing #EnvironmentalJustice strategies in communities impacted by #pollution.