DCR Stewardship Council
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member volunteer Council, whose members serve seven-year terms and are appointed by the Governor.
Members
Jack Buckley, Chairman 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 | Kevin O’Shea Boston | Vivian Ortiz Suffolk County |
Susan Smiley Worcester County | Dennis Smith Plymouth County | Jennifer N.S. Wilson Middlesex County |
Laura Jasinski Environmental Seat |
Transition Recommendations Offered by the DCR Stewardship Council
The DCR Stewardship Council offered transition recommendations to provide the new administration with thoughts on the changes, improvements, and initiatives that we see as critical to the DCR’s success in its mission. Read the recommendations here.
Meetings of the DCR Stewardship Council
For questions about Stewardship Council meetings or additional information, please contact Matthew Perry, DCR Manager of Stewardship Programs and Strategic Initiatives at Matthew.s.perry1@mass.gov.
To view meeting schedules, future agendas and more, visit the DCR Stewardship Council website.
Past Meetings
To view past meeting agendas and related materials, click here.
October 12, 2023, DCR Trails and Greenways Presentation
May 11, 2023, Strategic Readiness Initiative
June 9, 2022, Capital Budget Presentation
February 10, 2022, Deferred Maintenance Backlog
October 15, 2021, The Esplanade Association Presentation
July 22, 2021, Capital Budget Presentation
April 8, 2021, Operating Budget Presentation
January 14, 2021, Retained Revenue Presentation