Web Site:

www.mass.gov/dcr

Organization Chart

Mission:

The mission of the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is to protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all. In meeting today's responsibilities and planning for tomorrow, DCR's focus is on improving outdoor recreational opportunities and natural resource conservation, restoring and improving our facilities, expanding public involvement in carrying out DCR's mission, and establishing first-rate management systems and practices. The health and happiness of people across Massachusetts depend on the accessibility and quality of our green infrastructure, our natural resources, recreational facilities, and great historic landscapes. DCR continues to improve the vital connection between people and the environment.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 6 S. 182A-C Schooner Ernestina Commission
MGL C. 21 S. 1-3E,8 Department of Conservation and Recreation
MGL C. 21A S. 2(7) Areas of Critical Environmental Concern
MGL C. 92 S. 33-95A Div. of State Parks and Recreation; Ranger Bureau; roadways; Charles River
MGL C. 132 S. 1-51 Forestry, Forester Licensing, Forest Cutting Practices
MGL C. 132A S. 1-8 State Parks; and Forestry, Forest Fire Control and Recreation Bureaus
MGL C. 132A S. 12A-17 Ocean Sanctuaries Act
MGL C. 253 S. 44-47 Dam Safety
MGL C. 61 S. 1-8 Classification and Taxation of Forest Lands and Forest Products
MGL C. 48 S. 8-28C Forest Wardens (fire control)
MGL C. 92A S. 1-20 Watershed Management (Chapter 92A 1/2 - cannot enter "1/2" under "chapter" heading)
St. 2003 C. 41 S. 1 DEM and MDC Merger
St. 1994 C. 85 S. 44 Historic Curatorship program

Regulations

CMR DCR's regulations website

 

Reports: