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 four committees that meet regularly to discuss finance, policy, stakeholders, and conservation. Learn how to become a guest presenter at an upcoming meeting.
Members
| Stewardship Councilors | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dicken Crane Chair Berkshire County | Susan Smiley Vice Chair Worcester County | Ann Canedy Secretary Barnstable County |
| Jack Buckley Middlesex County | Jeffrey Collins Environmental Seat | Phil Doherty Norfolk County |
| Ted Dooley Essex County | Melissa Harper Plymouth County | Laura Jasinski Environmental Seat |
| Kevin O'Shea Boston | Vivian Ortiz Suffolk County | Dennis Smith Plymouth County |
| Jennifer N.S. Wilson Middlesex County | ||
Upcoming Meetings
| Date | Time | Location | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | 2:00pm | Zoom | Conservation Committee Meeting |
| 11/7/2025 | 8:30am | Zoom | Stakeholders Committee Meeting |
| 11/13/2025 | 9:00am | Zoom | Monthly Meeting |
| 12/11/2025 | 1:00pm | DCR Headquarters, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 | Monthly Meeting |
Recent Meetings
| Date | Meeting |
|---|---|
| 9/11/2025 | Monthly Meeting |
| 10/7/2025 | Policy Committee Meeting |
| 10/8/2025 | Nominating Committee Meeting |
| 10/9/2025 | Monthly Meeting |
| 10/10/2025 | Stakeholders Committee Meeting |
| 10/29/2025 | Policy Committee Meeting |
Contact
Address
Department of Conservation & Recreation
State Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza | Suite 6620 , Boston, MA 02116