Plans

The Division of Water Supply Protection is continuously planning to maintain the quality of the metropolitan Boston drinking water supply.  As new plans are developed, information will be posted on this website. Printed copies of complete plans are available for review at the libraries in the watershed region and the DCR field offices. The Division has published a brochure that explains the type and timing of plans developed by the Office of Watershed Management.

Please note that all publications published prior to July 2003 refer to the Metropolitan District Commission, Division of Watershed Management.  While the agency name has changed to the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Water Supply Protection, Office of Watershed Management, other information provided in these documents remains accurate and informative.

FY13 Annual Work Plan

Watershed Protection Plans

2008 DCR Watershed System Watershed Protection Plan Update

Watershed Management Planning Fact Sheet (2010)

Public Access Plans

Quabbin Reservoir Watershed Public Access Plan Update (2006)

2010 Ware River Watershed Public Access Management Plan Update

Wachusett Reservoir Watershed Public Access Plan Update (2011)

Sudbury Reservoir Watershed System Public Access Plan Update (2010)

Land Management Plans

Quabbin Land Management Plan (2007)
Ware River Land Management Plan (2003)
Wachusett Reservoir Land Management Plan (2001)
Sudbury Reservoir Watershed Land Management Plan (2005)

Invasive Species

Aquatic Invasive Species Assessment and Management Plan (2010)

Terrestrial Invasive Plants: Problem Statement and Management Strategy (2011)