Massachusetts Environmental Trust – Boston, MA

Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET)

Funding Conservation

The Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET), located within the Saltonstall Building, is a state program dedicated to protecting and restoring the Commonwealth’s water resources and marine wildlife. Operating under the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, MET functions as a grant-making entity. It funds projects that improve water quality, restore aquatic habitats, and conserve endangered marine species like the North Atlantic right whale 🐋.

• Environmental License Plates: The Trust is primarily funded by the sale of specialty license plates (Right Whale, Brook Trout, Blackstone Valley).
• Grant Programs: Awards grants to municipalities, non-profits, and researchers for environmental stewardship.
• Water Quality: Supports initiatives to monitor and improve the health of rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.
• Wildlife Protection: Funds research and rescue efforts for marine mammals and sea turtles.

Donations and Support

The Trust accepts tax-deductible donations to support its mission. While the office at 100 Cambridge Street handles administrative duties and grant management, the most direct way for the public to support MET is by purchasing an environmental license plate from the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). Visitors to the office are typically grant recipients or partners and must follow building security protocols.