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ALT National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Keep Kids Safe from Lead October 25-31, 2026
ALT Get the Facts Lead is highly toxic, even in small amounts. Exposure can come from old paint, dust, soil, plumbing materials, and certain consumer products, including toys, cosmetics, and spices. Source: Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
ALT Get your child tested. Get your home tested. Lead exposure often has no obvious symptoms. Talk to your child's health care provider about blood lead testing, and consider having your home tested for potential lead hazards.
ALT Water-smart Lead prevention doesn’t stop at home. MassDEP's Water-Smart program helps eligible schools and childcare facilities test drinking water for lead. Learn more at: mass.gov/water-smart
ALT Early educators and playgroup facilitators looking up at Lawrence Heritage State Park
ALT Two attendees smiling during a food art presentation
ALT Group photo of attendees in front of quilted mural
ALT “Improving parks & open spaces across Massachusetts.” Text reads “Governor Healey announces nearly $10 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants for 14 local projects to improve neighborhood parks, expand outdoor recreation, and protect natural resources.” Below is a 3D rendering of Boston’s Barry Playground showing people walking along a path beside a grassy recreation field, with benches, trees, shade structures, and a bridge in the background.
ALT A picture graphic showing a man in a hardhat and safety vest at a dig site and a test box reading “DCR Massachusetts Archaeology Month Events This Weekend! Swipe” and an arrow pointing to the right.
ALT A picture graphic showing a had displaying some archaeological artifacts covered in dirt and a text box reading “Saturday, October 24, 10am - 2pm. Notch visitor center, Mount Holyoke Range State Park, Amherst. Learn about the cycle of the seasons from the Indigenous perspective, traditional fishing methods along the Kwenitekw (Connecticut) River, and help to weave a net, practice, archaeological, screening, and more! Swipe” and an arrow pointing to the right.
ALT A picture graphic showing a hole being dug and measured scientifically with a text box that reads “Saturday, October 25 10am-2pm. Quabbin Reservoir visitor center, 100 Windsor Dam Rd., Belchertown. Learn about the cycle of the seasons from the indigenous perspective, traditional, fishing methods along the swift River, the history of the Quabbin Reservoir, practice, archaeological, screening, and more! See link for details.” And then the link symbol.
ALT three people shucking oysters
ALT Lt Gov Kim Driscoll talking to attendees in front of shucked oysters
ALT State Rep Lenatra receiving an award at the Grand Staircase
ALT Close up of shucked oyster
ALT BUAR director, David Robinson, sitting in the sand, leaning against a timber from a shipwreck that has been tagged as part of the new Shipwreck Tagging Archaeological Management Program (STAMP)
ALT Blueprints of a building design are overlaid with text announcing "$12.4 Million to Address Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water." The MassDEP logo is in the upper right corner, and a ruler is placed across the plans. The bottom of the image lists Research - Planning - Design - Sampling - Construction - Pilot Testing.
ALT Child and Governor Healey Playing Basketball on outdoor court
ALT Graphic to celebrate energy efficiency day. Background is a graphic of an outdoor scene with grass, trees and a blue sky with clouds. Graphic says, "Did you know, insulation and weatherization can save you up to 15% on monthly energy costs? Schedule a free home energy assessment and learn how to reduce your energy use and about available rebates and incentives. Wisit www.masssave.com, www.nextzero.org, or www.ene.org/sustainability.
ALT A serene lakeside view with trees, under a blue sky. The text reads, "MassDEP Water Quality Monitoring Grant. Applications Due: October 29, 2026," accompanied by the MassDEP logo.
