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LinkBureau of Resource Protection
Responsible for protecting inland and coastal water resources, controlling point and nonpoint sources of pollution, safeguarding public drinking water, ensuring public access to the waterfront, and administering revolving loan programs.
LinkBureau of Waste Prevention
BWP ensures that solid and hazardous wastes are reduced to the maximum extent possible and, when pollution or waste cannot be prevented, they are safely and effectively controlled or managed.
LinkBureau of Waste Site Cleanup
Responsible for ensuring timely and effective responses to environmental emergencies as well as timely assessment and cleanup of the more than 6,000 confirmed and suspected hazardous waste sites across Massachusetts.
LinkCenter of Excellence for Sustainable Development
A project of the U.S. Department of Energy offering a menu of information and services on how communities can adopt sustainable development as a strategy for well-being.
LinkDepartment of Conservation and Recreation
State agency incorporating the functions of the former Metropolitan District Commission and the former Department of Environmental Management.
LinkDepartment of Environmental Protection
State agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment by ensuring clean air and water, safe management and disposal of wastes, timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and preservation of coastal and wetland resources.
LinkDivision of Fisheries and Wildlife
State agency responsible for protection and enhancement of wildlife species and habitats. Responsible for environmental review of developments and regulation of hunting, fishing and trapping.
LinkDivision of Forests and Parks
Provides information about campgrounds, hiking trails, parks and other state forest and park information.
Link Division of Marine Fisheries
State agency responsible for the protection and enhancement of marine fishery resources and the promotion and regulation of commercial and sport fishing. Web site includes a newsletter, press releases and a directory of watershed associations.
LinkDivision of Municipal Services
Preserves water quality and abates pollution by providing technical and financial assistance for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects and encouraging implementation of innovative solutions to municipal water and wastewater problems.
LinkExecutive Office of Environmental Affairs
Manages state offices and agencies dedicated to the environment.
LinkLocal Government Environmental Assistance Network
Forum and clearinghouse for environmental information for local government.
LinkMassachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions
Educates and supports conservation commissions and works for strong, workable, science-based laws and regulations regarding wetlands, other water resources, open space, and biological resources.
LinkMassachusetts Environmental Policy Act Unit
The MEPA Unit is responsible for day-to-day implementation of the MEPA review process and soliciting comments from the public and agencies.
LinkMassachusetts Watershed Coalition
A network of organizations committed to the protection, management and enhancement of the state's rivers and watershed ecosystems.
LinkOffice of Technical Assistance
The Massachusetts Office of Technical Assistance is a non-regulatory branch of the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs helping municipalities and others reduce or eliminate their use of toxics and generation of hazardous byproducts.
LinkU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal agency's mission is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment. Internet Newsbrief provides a regular update on useful web sites. The Region 1 (New England) office offers press releases.