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Metro Mobility’s new e-bike hub at the McGovern Transportation Center offers round-trip rentals that solve the first/last-mile puzzle. Learn how the partnership with MeVa Transit is rolling and what’s next for Lowell and Worcester in the Eagle-Tribune: ow.ly/oExf50Wu7NX

It’s #WasteFreeWednesday! Make your everyday routine a little more sustainable with these five easy ways to reduce plastic waste. ♻️ #PlasticFreeJuly #SmallStepsBigDifference #MassDEP #ReducePlastic

Meet our #intern! Fiona, @UMassAmherst student majoring in environmental science, is working with our Bureau of Water Resources team in #Worcester. Fiona's excited to learn how #MassDEP's programs enhance environmental quality & improve the public's well-being. #GreenCareers

Check out this #GreenFrog photo taken on a 2011 site visit to a remediated & restored vernal pool near the Housatonic River in #Pittsfield. Another example of #MassDEP's 50-year commitment to protecting our environment for future generations (including frogs 🐸). #MassDEP50

It’s #WasteFreeWednesday ♻️Single-use plastics pollute the environment, harm wildlife, and have low recycling rates. Reducing your use of these items helps to protect our ecosystems and natural resources. #PlasticFreeJuly #SmallStepsBigDifference #MassDEP #ReducePlastic

Just last week, we experienced flash flooding in Braintree, Quincy, Weymouth, and Boston, which left drivers stranded on washed-out roads. These events are becoming more dangerous and frequent. @MassGovernor’s Mass Ready Act will help us prepare for and avoid emergencies.

🚩Air Quality Advisory: #MassDEP has posted an Air Quality Advisory for sensitive populations, effective today, July 16 from 11am to 11pm for Hampshire and Hampden counties: eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/dep/massair/we…

This afternoon, @MassLtGov, @EEASecretary, and members of our team testified in support of the Mass Ready Act – a historic $3 billion investment to strengthen our infrastructure and prepare our communities for extreme weather.

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 mass.gov/water-smart

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.

250 years ago, Massachusetts sparked a revolution — and the American experiment began. Ever since, we've led the work to make true freedom a reality for more people.   Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

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

Today, I filed the Mass Ready Act to protect communities from severe weather — and the costs that come with it. Because for every $1 we invest in strong infrastructure and restoration, we save $13 when the extreme weather hits.

Extreme weather events are getting worse, so Massachusetts is getting ready. @MassGovernor’s Mass Ready Act is the largest environmental investment in state history, with $2.9 billion to strengthen our infrastructure, protect clean water, and prepare for disasters.

🚩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: eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/dep/massair/we…