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Indigenous-Led Conservation Effort Protects 17 Acres in Harwich

Seventeen acres of forestland in Harwich, formerly known as Hawksnest East and once zoned for a six-home subdivision, have been permanently protected. Adjacent to Hawksnest State Park, the land was …

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Major conservation deal protects nearly 2,900 acres of forests in region (Daily Hampshire Gazette)

In a second major transaction coordinated by the Kestrel Land Trust within the last year, a New Hampshire timber company is acquiring 2,864 acres of forested land across 10 towns …

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‘Disgraceful step backward’: USDA ends support for Black farmers, saying it ‘sufficiently’ handled discrimination

Agency will no longer use ‘socially disadvantaged’, which describes people subjected to discrimination, including Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian groups This story was originally published by Capital B, a nonprofit …

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USDA asks employees to transfer to ‘critical’ vacancies, suggests more cuts coming

The administration is asking employees “to help the agency with no guarantee of protection in the future,” one staffer says. Source: Government Executive by Eric Katz, Senior Correspondent Originally published …

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Soaked from below: Region confronts rising water tables unable to absorb water during more intense storms

From the Daily Hampshire Gazette by Emilee Klein Originally Published: July 18, 2025 WILLIAMSBURG — Instead of selling fresh, seafood-filled food on the busiest brunch weekend of the year, Williamsburg …

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Coalition Advocates for Conservation Funding in FY26 Appropriations   

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) submitted a letter to the leaders of the U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Committees urging robust support for the U.S. Department …

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Governor Healey Extends Hybrid and Remote Public Meetings to Increase Access

Boston — Today, Governor Maura Healey signed An Act Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency. This legislation will permit state and local public bodies to conduct public meetings …

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins: USDA will release first tranche of paused IRA funding

On Thursday, February 20, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that USDA will release the first tranche of funding that was paused due to the review of funding in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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56 Acres of Falmouth Woodlands to be Preserved by 2026

The 300 Committee Land Trust (T3C) and the Falmouth Conservation Commission are collaborating on a two-phase Falmouth Woodland Acquisition Project to permanently preserve key woodlands in North Falmouth. Covering 56 …

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Applications Open: Exhibitor Opportunities at the Massachusetts Building at the Big E

It’s time to apply for your exhibit space at the Big E!

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