CAPE & ISLANDS - State officials with the Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs have announced that Nantucket County has moved into a … [Read more...]
Nantucket experienced worsening drought conditions from August through September
October 14, 2025
HYANNIS - State officials over the weekend announced that Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard experienced worsening drought conditions from August through … [Read more...]
Cape and Islands the only part of Massachusetts currently experiencing drought conditions
August 12, 2025
HYANNIS – Significant drought conditions are being declared by the state of Massachusetts for Cape Cod. The Island of Nantucket is listed in a … [Read more...]
Cape Cod downgraded to a state of mild drought
July 15, 2025
HYANNIS - The Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs has downgraded the Cape Cod Region to a state of Mild Drought, ending a run of … [Read more...]
Cape Drought Continues As Steady Rains Nourish Inland Regions
May 23, 2025
BARNSTABLE - As continuous rainfall in much of the state restores stream flows to the Connecticut River Valley, Western, and Northeast regions of the … [Read more...]
State Announce Water Efficiency Grants as Drought Continues
March 24, 2025
BARNSTABLE/PROVINCETOWN - State officials recently announced almost $500,000 in climate grants to improve drought resilience and water efficiency, … [Read more...]
Cape & Islands Receives Level 2 Drought Designation
February 10, 2025
BARNSTABLE - Following about six months of below-average rainfall, the Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs has upped the drought status for … [Read more...]
Cape and Islands Drought Continues, Groundwater Receding
January 9, 2025
HYANNIS - While recent precipitation has improved conditions statewide, the Cape and Islands remain in a mild drought. The past few months has … [Read more...]
