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MOSFAR grant rounds support local harbormasters, wildlife rescue and drone‑based response; pump‑out pilot removed over 3,000 gallons
Summary
MOSFAR awarded two rounds of grants (2021 and 2023) to local governments, nonprofits and agencies for training, drones and detection sensors; a New Bedford pump‑out pilot removed an estimated 3,260 gallons of oil from 48 vessels in 12 pump‑outs (July–Dec 2023).
MassDEP said MOSFAR has run two grant rounds so far: Round 1 (2021) awarded nine grants totaling about $215,000 and Round 2 (2023/2024) awarded 15 grants totaling roughly $700,000. Grant recipients included local fire departments (drone programs and FLIR cameras), harbor masters, pilot associations (handheld navigation equipment), the New England Wildlife Center (training and field kits),…
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