Established by the Massachusetts legislature in 2003, the Stewardship Council is an independent body consisting of 13 members appointed by the Governor that assists and oversees DCR. The Council meets monthly to discuss issues pertaining to state parks, to hear presentations from DCR staff and outside partner organizations, and to receive public comments. The Council also has three committees that meet regularly to discuss finance, policy, and stakeholders. Learn how to become a guest presenter at an upcoming meeting.
Members
Jack Buckley |
Melissa Harper |
Ann Canedy |
Jeffrey Collins Environmental Seat |
Dicken Crane Berkshire County |
Phil Doherty |
Ted Dooley Essex County |
Kevin O'Shea |
Vivian Ortiz |
Susan Smiley Worcester County |
Dennis Smith Plymouth County |
Jennifer N.S. Wilson Middlesex County |
Vacant Environmental Seat |
Upcoming Meetings
Date | Time | Location | More Information |
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4/30/24 | 8:00am | Zoom | Policy Committee Meeting |
5/3/24 | 8:00am | Zoom | Stakeholders Committee Meeting |
5/9/24 | 9:00am | Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center at Worcester | Monthly Meeting |
6/13/24 | 9:00am | Zoom | Monthly Meeting |
7/11/24 | 9:00am | Zoom | Monthly Meeting |
9/12/24 | 9:00am | TBD | Monthly Meeting |
10/10/24 | 9:00am | Zoom | Monthly Meeting |
11/14/24 | 9:00am | Zoom | Monthly Meeting |
12/12/24 | 9:00am | TBD | Monthly Meeting |
Recent Meetings
2024
3/8/24 | Stakeholders Committee Meeting |
3/14/24 | Monthly Meeting |
3/26/24 | Policy Committee Meeting |
4/5/24 | Stakeholders Committee Meeting |
4/11/24 | Monthly Meeting |