| Governor Deval L. Patrick |
Lt.
Governor Timothy P. Murray |
EOEA Secretary Ian A. Bowles |
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About DCR The Department of Conservation and Recreation is steward of one of the largest state parks systems in the country. Its 450,000 acres is made up of forests, parks, greenways, historic sites and landscapes, seashores, lakes, ponds, reservoirs and watersheds. Contact Us: DCR Main Phone: 617-626-1250 E-Mail: mass.parks@state.ma.us Community Relations Group Line: 617-626-4973 DCR Mission To protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources. In meeting today's responsibilities and planning for tomorrow, DCR's focus is on:
The health and happiness of people across Massachusetts depend on the accessibility and quality of our green infrastructure - our natural resources, recreational facilities, and great historic landscapes. The DCR continues to improve the vital connection between people and the environment. Divisional Structure of DCR The Division of State Parks and Recreation maintains nearly 300,000 acres of the state’s forests, beaches, mountains, ponds, riverbanks, trails, and parks outside of the Greater Boston area. The Division protects land and resources on privately and municipally held land through technical assistance, grant and planning programs, policy development, and other services. The Division of Urban Parks and Recreation has broad management responsibilities for the preservation, maintenance, and enhancement of the natural, scenic, historic, and aesthetic qualities of the environment within the Greater Boston area. The Division of Water Supply Protection manages and protects the drinking water supply watersheds for Greater Boston. The Division provides technical support to other state agencies, monitors lakes and ponds, well drillers, and rainfall throughout the state. The Division of Planning and Engineering provides professional planning, engineering, design and construction management services in support of DCR’s state parks and forests, urban parks and reservations, and water supply divisions. Stewardship Council The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor to work with the Secretary of Environmental Affairs, the Commissioner of Conservation and Recreation, and agency staff. Learn more...
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Operations
External Affairs and Partnerships Suzanne Wilson
Administration and Finance Marianne Fleckner
State Park
and Recreation Water Supply
Protection General Counsel, Gary Davis, Jr.
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