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
| Stewardship Councilors | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jack Buckley Chair Middlesex County | Melissa Harper Vice Chair Plymouth County | Ann Canedy Secretary Barnstable County |
| Jeffrey Collins Environmental Seat | Dicken Crane Berkshire County | Phil Doherty Norfolk County |
| Ted Dooley Essex County | Laura Jasinski Environmental Seat | Kevin O'Shea Boston |
| Vivian Ortiz Suffolk County | Susan Smiley Worcester County | Dennis Smith Plymouth County |
| Jennifer N.S. Wilson Middlesex County | ||
Upcoming Meetings
| Date | Time | Location | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2025 | 9:00am | Zoom | Monthly Meeting |
| 1/24/2025 | 8:00am | Zoom | Stakeholders Committee Meeting |
| 2/13/2025 | 9:00am | Zoom | Monthly Meeting |
| 3/13/2025 | 9:00am | Zoom | Monthly Meeting |
| 4/10/2025 | 1:00pm | TBD | Monthly Meeting |
| 5/8/2025 | 9:00am | Zoom | Monthly Meeting |
| 6/12/2025 | 1:00pm | TBD | Monthly Meeting |
| 7/10/2025 | 9:00am | Zoom | Monthly Meeting |
| 9/11/2025 | 1:00pm | TBD | Monthly Meeting |
| 10/9/2025 | 9:00am | Zoom | Monthly Meeting |
| 11/13/2025 | 9:00am | Zoom | Monthly Meeting |
| 12/11/2025 | 1:00pm | TBD | Monthly Meeting |
Recent Meetings
2024
| Date | Meeting |
|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | Monthly Meeting |
Contact for DCR Stewardship Council
Address
Department of Conservation & Recreation
State Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza | Suite 6620 , Boston, MA 02116