Massachusetts grants $500,000 to UMass for wetland carbon data project

The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded nearly $500,000 to the Massachusetts Geological Survey at UMass Amherst to measure how much carbon wetlands absorb and release. The project will create baseline data to guide conservation and restoration efforts across the state. This kind of measurement is critical for carbon accounting and could support future wetland carbon credit programs. Better data on natural carbon sinks helps policymakers and project developers make informed decisions about where to invest in restoration.