MA MassDEP News

MassDEP Awards $200,000 in Water Quality Monitoring Grants

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced $200,000 in grants to five watershed coalitions for water quality monitoring. The funding will support surface water monitoring efforts in various regions across the state, benefiting disadvantaged communities and aligning with federal Clean Water Act requirements.

MassDEP Fines Contractor $51,000 for Hazardous Waste Violations

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has fined AMPM Restoration LLC $51,000 for violating hazardous waste and waste site cleanup regulations. The company transported hazardous waste to an unlicensed facility without proper licensing and failed to respond to MassDEP's information requests.

Massachusetts Awards $8.7M for Energy Efficiency Projects

The Massachusetts Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $8.7 million in grant funding for 34 energy efficiency and clean energy projects. The funding, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, will support municipal water facilities, agricultural and food-producing non-profits, and small businesses.

MassDEP Fines Hunter Plastics $23,000 for Hazardous Waste Violations

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has fined Hunter Plastics, Inc. $23,000 for hazardous waste violations, including illegal transportation and improper storage and labeling. The company has agreed to pay the penalty and correct the violations.

MassDEP Fines Toby Realty Trust $31,000 for Cleanup Violations

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has fined Toby Realty Trust $31,000 for violating oil and hazardous materials cleanup regulations. The penalty was issued with a Unilateral Administrative Order requiring the trust to comply with a new schedule for cleanup actions at a Springfield property.

Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Approves Loans and Grants

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust approved $7,046,000 in new low-interest loans and grants for water infrastructure projects. The funds will support projects in Provincetown and a school water improvement grant for Saint Joseph School.

MassDEP Fines Company $21,000 for Waste Oil Spill

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has fined N.R. Underwood & Sons Enterprises, Inc. $21,000 for violating waste oil spill reporting and cleanup regulations. The company failed to promptly notify MassDEP of a spill and began cleanup without proper authorization and oversight.

MassDEP Launches Real-Time Ocean Monitoring in Boston Harbor

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has launched a new real-time ocean monitoring system in Boston Harbor. This system, part of the Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS) network, will provide data on currents, winds, and weather to aid navigation and prevent oil spills.

Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Approves $41.8M in Loans

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust approved $41.8 million in new low-interest loans for water infrastructure projects at its February 4, 2026 meeting. These loans will fund projects aimed at improving water quality, ensuring drinking water safety, and protecting public health in communities across the Commonwealth.

MassDEP Fines Geraghty Associates for Illegal Dumping

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has fined Geraghty Associates, Inc. $17,400 for violating solid waste disposal regulations by illegally dumping mattresses. The company, which manages hundreds of apartment units, was caught on surveillance cameras dumping mattresses on city-owned property.