News and Announcements

36 communities with nonprofit rural, call, or volunteer fire departments have been awarded a total of $88,346 in grant funding through the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Program

New Speed Feedback Boards Urge Users to Slow Down on Shared-Use Path

Deploying Crew of 20 Wildland Firefighters to Battle One of Nine Active and Uncontained Fires in Northern Rocky Mountain Region

DCR Launches 10th Year of Program, Largest Year Yet with 100 Partners from Across the State Including Four New Western Mass Youth-Focused Organizations

First Comprehensive Rehabilitation of the Tower Since 1939 Replaced Building’s Mortar, Rebuilt Rear Chimney, Replaced Fireplace and Added Accessible Ramp and New Safety Features

DCR Celebrates a Decade of the Program, Launching the Largest Year Yet with 100 Partners Supporting Youth Engagement across Massachusetts

DCR Expands Multilingual Signage with New Decals Added to Beach Visitor Signs that Welcome Beachgoers in Nine Languages, New Multilingual Beach and Pool Rules Signs

Project Protects the Water Quality of Bourne Pond in Falmouth and Creates Five Units of Affordable Housing

DCR hosts event at the Melnea Cass Recreational Complex Pool for Community with Music, Food from Local Vendor, Games, Animal Shows and More

MassTrails grants will support 65 projects in expanding and connecting the state’s trail network

Pools are open in Hyde Park, Malden, Springfield, and Worcester

DCR Expands Access to Public Swimming Areas Across the State

From Kayaking to Golfing, DCR Offers a Wide Range of Activities for People of All Abilities

DCR is also Ensuring Water Safety by Expanding Lifeguard Services to 16 Additional Inland and Coastal Beaches Ahead of Fathers’ Day

Healey-Driscoll Administration and Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association are Giving Free Pollinator Starter Kits at 17 Nurseries and Six Parks to Promote Statewide Movement