Past events for Department of Conservation & Recreation

DCR is holding an informational meeting and public listening session on the preparation of Resource Management Plans (RMPs) for the seven properties in its Tolland Complex

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will present DCR Parkways Flood Resilience Adaptation Strategies to reduce flooding along Quincy Shore Drive while maintaining the parkway’s cultural, recreational, and natural features.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will present DCR Parkways Flood Resilience Adaptation Strategies to reduce flooding along Quincy Shore Drive while maintaining the parkway’s cultural, recreational, and natural features

September 10, 2026 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council.

September 10, 2026 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

September 9, 2026 meeting of the Stewardship Council Finance Committee.

September 3, 2026 meeting of the Stewardship Council Policy Committee.

September 3, 2026 meeting of the Stewardship Council Conservation Committee.

August 27, 2026 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

August 7, 2026 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

August 6, 2026 meeting of the Stewardship Council Policy Committee.

DCR is holding a second public meeting to present progress on the Leo M. Birmingham Park Design project located in Brighton, MA

The Department of Conservation and Recreation is hosting a public meeting to discuss the Mary O’Malley State Park Pier Project.

DCR is presenting on an upcoming seasonal pilot closure of Chickatawbut and Wampatuck Roads for weekends this summer.

July 10, 2026 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

July 9, 2026 DCR Stewardship Council Meeting

DCR) is presenting the 25% design development progress for the Natural Bridge State Park Site Improvements project

July 1, 2026 meeting of the Stewardship Council Finance Committee.

June 26, 2026 meeting of the Stewardship Council Conservation Committee.

DCR will present the preferred Conceptual Design for the Brook Farm Historic Site, located in the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston

June 25, 2026 meeting of the Stewardship Council Policy Committee.

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces a meeting of the CRTF. Any member of the public or task force who has difficulty accessing this meeting should immediately contact Van Du at vdu@mapc.org.

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces a meeting of the CRTF. Any member of the public or task force who has difficulty accessing this meeting should immediately contact Van Du at vdu@mapc.org.

June 12 2026 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

June 11, 2026 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council

At this virtual public meeting, the project design team will give an overview of the construction schedule and major milestones

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces a meeting of the CRTF. Any member of the public or task force who has difficulty accessing this meeting should immediately contact Van Du at vdu@mapc.org.

The project design team will introduce 25% schematic design plans for site improvements to the former GSA Site in Watertown, MA

At this virtual public meeting, the project team will present the DCR Project Shade proposals for Fort Phoenix State Park

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces its fourth public hearing.

Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is initiating a public comment process on conceptual designs for the Brook Farm Historic Site

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces its third public hearing.

DCR is looking for ways to adapt to changing conditions while protecting parks’ natural areas and recreation opportunities

DCR is presenting the 25% design development progress for the Lake Park Site Improvements project

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces a meeting of the CRTF. Any member of the public or task force who has difficulty accessing this meeting should immediately contact Van Du at vdu@mapc.org.

DCR has prepared a final design for Toohig Park and Playground and will give an update on the bidding and construction timeline

April 10, 2026 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

April 9, 2026 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council.

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces a meeting of the CRTF. Any member of the public or task force who has difficulty accessing this meeting should immediately contact Van Du at vdu@mapc.org.

March 12, 2026 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council.

March 12, 2026 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

DCR has prepared a draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Brook Farm Historic Site, located in the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces a meeting of the CRTF. Any member of the public or task force who has difficulty accessing this meeting should immediately contact Van Du at vdu@mapc.org.

February 19, 2026 meeting of the Stewardship Council Conservation Committee.

February 12, 2026 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council.

the project team will provide updates for the Memorial Drive Phase III construction pertaining to landscape maintenance and access to Riverbend Park

DCR has prepared a draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Belle Isle Marsh Reservation

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces a meeting of the CRTF. Any member of the public or task force who has difficulty accessing this meeting should immediately contact Van Du at vdu@mapc.org.

January 27, 2026 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council Policy Committee.

January 16, 2026 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

January 8, 2026 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council.

The project team will showcase the recently completed conservation work on the monument and discuss the next phase of work – rehabilitation of the landscape

December 11, 2025 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council

December 5, 2025 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee

The project team will present preliminary conceptual design options for a new 3.5-acre passive park directly adjacent to a portion of the Leo M. Birmingham Parkway

December 4, 2025 meeting of the Stewardship Council Policy Committee.

DCR’s project team will present plans for improvements to the golf course over the next 12-16 months

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces a meeting of the CRTF

This meeting has been postponed.

The DCR project team will present information on the findings of the study and possible future design alternatives for modifications to the dam, including potential removal of the dam

The project design team will introduce early conceptual plans for site improvements to the former GSA Site in Watertown, MA

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces the second of two public hearings for Fall 2025. The third will be held in Spring 2026.

The project team will present the Phase I/Phase II findings of the Brimfield State Forest trail master plan

The project team will present the Phase I/Phase II findings of the Leominster State Forest trail master plan

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces the first of two public hearings for Fall 2025. The third will be held in Spring 2026.

November 7, 2025 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

The project team will present the Phase I/Phase II findings of the Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest trail master plan

The project team will present the Phase I/Phase II findings of the Cutler Park Reservation trail master plan

November 5, 2025 meeting of the Stewardship Council Conservation Committee.

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces a meeting of the CRTF

October 29, 2025 meeting of the Stewardship Council Policy Committee.

The project team will present the Landry Park Improvements project construction details and impacts

The project team will present the Phase I/Phase II findings of the Freetown Fall River State Forest trail master plan and solicit public feedback on trail based recreational opportunities at the State Forest

October 10, 2025 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee

October 9, 2025 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council.

October 8, 2025 meeting of the Stewardship Council Nominating Committee.

October 7, 2025 meeting of the Stewardship Council Policy Committee.

The project team will present the Phase I/Phase II findings of the Robinson SP Trail Master Plan and solicit public feedback on trail based recreational opportunities at the Park

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces a meeting of the CRTF

DCR has prepared draft Resource Management Plans for eleven properties in its Erving Complex

The Charles River Task Force (CRTF), established pursuant to St. 2024, c. 140 § 205, announces a meeting of the CRTF

DCR will discuss the Harlow House, a historic property located in Ellisville Harbor State Park in Plymouth.

September 11, 2025 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council

September 11, 2025 meeting of the Stewardship Council Nominating Committee

The project team will present the Memorial Drive Phase III construction details and impacts

September 5, 2025 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee