Department of Conservation and Recreation

Web Site:

www.mass.gov/dcr/

Organization Chart

Mission:

The mission of the Department of Conservation and Recreation is to protect, promote and enhance the Commonwealth's natural, cultural and recreational resources.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 6 S. 182A-C

Schooner Ernestina Commission

MGL C. 21 S. 1-4,8-1

Department of Conservation and Recreation

MGL C. 21A S. 2(7)

Areas of Critical Environmental Concern

MGL C. 92 S. 33-95A

Urban Parks (reservations, rivers and parkways)

MGL C. 132 S. 1-51

Forestry, Forester Licensing, Forest Cutting Practices

MGL C. 132A S. 1-8

State Parks; and Forestry, Forest Fire Control and Recreation Bureaus (note G.L. 132A, ss. 1A-1H not shown on mass.gov web link)

MGL C. 132A S. 12A-17

Ocean Sanctuaries Act

MGL C. 253 S. 44-47

Dam Safety

MGL C. 61 S. 1-8

Classification and Taxation of Forest Lands and Forest Products

Regulations

302 CMR 10

Dam Safety

304 CMR 10

Forester Licensing

304 CMR 11

Forest Cutting Practices

304 CMR 12

Forest and Parks Rules (State Parks)

304 CMR 7.0

Management Plans and Wildlands

304 CMR 8.0

Forest Classification (Ch. 61)

313 CMR 3.0

Well Drillers Registration and Well Completion Reports

350 CMR

Urban Parks Rules and Regulations