Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Celebrating 50 Years of Environmental Stewardship
I was honored to attend the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s 50th Anniversary Celebration held on October 21, 2025 at the Massachusetts State House — commemorating five decades of protecting our environment and preserving our future.
The Department of Environmental Protection has been focused
for five decades on protecting our Commonwealth’s natural resources – the air
we breathe, the water we drink, and the ecosystems that support our quality of
life. That focus has made collaboration, innovation, and leadership essential
to its success, and these qualities, which have been necessary to its history,
are the key to its future, as well.
MassDEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple offered remarks to a
large crowd gathered in celebration of their 50th anniversary. Additional
speakers during the ceremony, included: Senate President Karen Spilka, House
Speaker Ronald Mariano, Senator Rebecca Rausch, Representative Christine
Barber, UMass President Marty Meehan, and Environmental League of Massachusetts
President Elizabeth Turnbull Henry.
This milestone is a powerful reminder that collaboration,
innovation, and dedication continue to drive MassDEP's shared commitment to
safeguarding the Commonwealth’s natural resources for generations to come.
