DCR History
The Department of Conservation and Recreation was proposed by Governor Romney and approved by the Legislature in the FY04 Budget. DCR merges the functions of the former Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) with the former Department of Environmental Management (DEM), with the goal of consolidating the resources of these agencies.

Today, as they transition to become one agency, the Division of Urban Parks and Recreation, the Division of Water Supply Protection and the Division of State Parks and Recreation share a rich history of conserving and protecting the natural, cultural, and recreational resources for all citizens of the Commonwealth.

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