Healey to ban state agencies from buying single-use plastic bottles
The governor said Massachusetts would be the first U.S. state to institute such a ban, which she hopes will help protect ocean life.
Source: boston.com
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How Massachusetts' new DEP commissioner will bring 'transparency and equity' to the agency
Heiple's role will require her to juggle many issues. But equipped with her experience in energy and environmental law — and a proposed budget increase of 10 percent for the agency — she’s confident that she and her staff can manage it all.
Source: bostonglobe.com
An ideal last week of August, and Labor Day weekend looks great
But the long stretch of clear weather ahead means the drought persists, and fall foliage may be affected.
Source: berkshireeagle.com
Worsening drought spurring calls for water conservation
Nearly 100 wildfires reported in the month of August. Smaller-than-usual crops. Browning, crunchy lawns and a constellation of restrictions on how households should use water.Welcome to the drought of 2022 in Massachusetts, which continues to worsen...
Source: gazettenet.com
Conservationists say New England's drought is another wakeup call about climate change
The drought is worsening in most parts of New England, and advocates say it’s a good time to be talking to the public about climate change.
Source: mainepublic.org
Conservationists say New England's drought is another wakeup call about climate change
The drought is worsening in most parts of New England, and advocates say it’s a good time to be talking to the public about climate change.
Source: nhpr.org
All of Massachusetts is officially in a drought
As high temperatures and low rainfall continue, the drought in Massachusetts is not improving.
United States Cape Cod University Of Massachusetts Julia Blatt David Boutt Massachusetts Rivers Alliance
Source: wbur.org
Guest Op-Ed: World Water Day 2021: Cleaner Rivers for Massachusetts – Jamaica Plain Gazette
By Julia Blatt As Massachusetts observes World Water Day this year, our state’s communities have particular reason to celebrate. The Massachusetts legislature recently enacted (and Governor Baker signed into law) a state sewage notification bill. This important new law has been a long time coming. World Water Day falls on March 22nd of each year. Since it first became a United Nations Observance Day in 1993, World Water Day has served as a time to think about, and take action to addre...
Source: jamaicaplaingazette.com
Guest Op-ed: World Water Day 2021 — Cleaner Rivers for Massachusetts
By Julia Blatt, Executive Director, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance As Massachusetts observes World Water Day this year, our state’s communities have particular reason to celebrate. The Massachusetts legislature recently enacted (and Governor Baker signed into law) a state sewage notification bill. This important new law has been a long time coming. World Water Day falls on March 22nd of each year. Since it first became a United Nations Observance Day in 1993, World Water Day has served...
United States Fall River Julia Blatt Massachusetts Rivers Alliance Executive Director Massachusetts Rivers
Source: reverejournal.com
U.S. Reps. Trahan and LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Stop Sewage Discharges
By WHAV Staff | Congresswoman Lori Trahan during an earlier appearance on 97.9 WHAV. (WHAV News file photograph.) Local demands for federal help eliminating sewage discharges into the Merrimack River are being heard as Congresswoman Lori Trahan introduced bipartisan legislation requiring communities receive help paying for upgrades. Trahan and Illinois Republican Darin LaHood reintroduced the Stop Sewage Overflow Act, designed to ensure the federal government does its part to support the clean...
Source: whav.net