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.
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Mission
To protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all.
In meeting today's responsibilities and planning for tomorrow, DCR's focus is on:
- Improving outdoor recreational opportunities and natural resource conservation
- Restoring and improving our facilities
- Expanding public involvement in carrying out DCR's mission, and
- Establishing first-rate management systems and practices.
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.
Inside Our Agency
The Engineering Division provides comprehensive and various types of engineering services throughout the Commonwealth in support of the DCR’s many facilities programs and missions.
The Bureau of Forest Fire Control and Forestry manages a variety of programs and services across all Massachusetts forest lands to promote, protect and enhance healthy and diverse forests throughout the Commonwealth. The Bureau services state lands, private lands as well as lands owned by municipalities and offers programs that include grant opportunities for urban forestry and volunteer fire assistance, staff assistance to municipalities for fire control, consulting forestry and forest stewardship for private lands, oversight of forest health issues including insect and disease control and storm related response, regulatory guidance on timber harvests as well as timber sales on state lands.
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services and counsel to the entire agency, including the Stewardship Council, on a diverse range of issues and matters to support the mission of DCR. OGC also works closely with the Office of the Attorney General on litigation matters in which the DCR is either a party or has an interest.
The Division of MassParks maintains nearly 300,000 acres of the state’s forests, beaches, mountains, ponds, riverbanks, trails, and parks. The Division protects land and resources on privately and municipally held land through technical assistance, grant and planning programs, policy development, and other services.
Bureau of Planning, Design & Resource Protection
The Bureau of Planning, Design & Resource Protection provides professional planning, design and project management services, and natural and cultural resource protection in support of DCR’s state parks and forests, urban parks and reservations, and water supply divisions.
The Division of Water Supply Protection is comprised of the Office of Watershed Management and the Office of Water Resources.
The Office of Water Resources promotes water quality and conservation through water resources policy and planning efforts.
The Office of Watershed Management manages and protects the drinking water supply watersheds for approximately 3 million residents of Massachusetts, primarily in Greater Boston.
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DCR Office Address and Telephone Listing
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DCR Main Office |
P&E - Flood Control Charles River Dam 250 Warren Avenue Charlestown, MA 02129 Phone: 617-727-0488 Fax: 617-523-1793 |
| WSP - Quabbin Regional Office 485 Ware Road Belchertown, MA 01007 Phone: 413-323-6921 Fax: 413-784-1751 |
WSP - Wachusett Regional Office 180 Beaman Street West Boylston, MA 01583 Phone: 508-792-7423 Fax: 508-792-7805 |
| SP - Boston Regional Office 165 Day Boulevard South Boston, MA 02127 Phone:857-702-3884 Neponset District |
SP - Central Regional Office 355 West Boylston Street, Route 110 Clinton, MA 01510 Phone: 508-792-7715 Fax: 978-368-0217 Central Vallely District 286 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569 Phone: 508-278-6486 Central Highlands P.O. Box 155, Clinton, MA 01510 Phone: 978-368-0126 x 160 |
| SP - North Regional Office 25 Shattuck Street Lowell, MA 01852 Phone: 978-937-2092 Fax: 978-937-2097 Middlesex District Botume House, 4 Woodland Road, Stoneham, MA 02180 Phone: 617-727-1199 x 420 Coastal District Eliot House, Eliot Circle, Revere, MA 02150 Phone: 781-485-2803 |
SP - South Regional Office 695 Hillside St. Milton, MA 02186 Phone: 508-866-2580 Fax: 508-866-7736 Island District 30 Shipyard Dr., Hingham, MA 02043 Phone: 781-740-1605 x 206 Cape Cod District 20 Scusset Beach Road, Sandwich, MA 02563 Phone: 508-888-0859 South Coast District Fall River HSP, Davol St., Fall River, MA 02720 Phone: 508-675-5759 |
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SP - West Regional Office |
SP - Statewide Park Support Operations 10 North Point Boulevard Cambridge, MA 02141 Phone: 617-727-1680 Fax: 617-727-4763 |
Image credits:
Charles River (George Headley)