Permits
The DCR watershed system is first and foremost a public drinking water supply. In order to protect the reservoirs' water quality and the watersheds' other special natural and cultural resources, permits are required for a variety of activities. You can download them here in pdf format.

Quabbin Reservoir Watershed

• Request Form for Group Access to Quabbin Park
• Request Form for Group Access (other than Quabbin Park)
• Request Form for Vehicular Access
• Request Form for an Assembly
• Request Form for Short-term Access
• Fishing Area Season Parking Pass Application

For more information or to submit permit applications, contact:

Department of Conservation and Recreation
Division of Water Supply Protection
Quabbin Section
485 Ware Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-7221

Ware River Watershed

• Request Form for Group Access to Ware River Watershed System
• Request Form for an Assembly in the Ware River Watershed
• 2009 Long Pond Power Boat Permit Application

For more information or to submit permit applications, contact:

Department of Conservation and Recreation
Division of Water Supply Protection
Quabbin Section
485 Ware Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-7221

Wachusett Reservoir and Sudbury Reservoir Watersheds

• Reqest Form for Group Access to Poutwater Pond Nature Reserve
• Request Form for a Hunting Permit

For more information or to submit permit applications, contact:

Department of Conservation and Recreation
Division of Water Supply Protection
Wachusett/Sudbury Section
180 Beaman St.
West Boylston, MA 01583
(508) 792-7806

Fishing and Hunting Permits

Licensces from the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement are required for fishing and hunting on DCR/DWM land. These can be purchased on-line from MassWildlife or contact:

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