DCR Stewardship Council

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, ChairmanMiddlesex CountyMelissa Harper, Vice ChairPlymouth CountyAnn Canedy, SecretaryBarnstable CountyJeffrey CollinsEnvironmental SeatDicken CraneBerkshire CountyPhil DohertyNorfolk CountyTed DooleyEssex CountyKevin O'SheaBostonVivian OrtizSuffolk CountySusan SmileyWorcester CountyDennis SmithPlymouth CountyJennifer N.S. WilsonMiddlesex CountyLaura JasinskiEnvironmental 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 https://youtu.be/l6dhVC4h2vM?si=t2zCxfA6tJAiEaCn May 11, 2023, Strategic...
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DCR Announces Family-Friendly School Vacation Programming

by Marina Jokic Comment Closed
BOSTON — The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced that the agency will offer more than 90 family-friendly programs throughout the Massachusetts state parks system during the traditional February school vacation week. Programming starts on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Children and their families will have the opportunity to enjoy guided experiences or to create a park adventure on their own. The wide-ranging selection of programs include guided hikes, wildlife observation opportunities, crafting activities, games, stories, and more. A full list of activities and programming can be found on the DCR’s website.  “Winter is an excellent time for individuals and families to get outdoors and experience the programming DCR has to offer across the Commonwealth,” said Department of Conservation and Recreation Commissioner Jim Montgomery. “The Baker-Polito Administration continues to increase both access within our state parks system and opportunities for the public to enjoy the many resources available to them.”In addition to the school vacation week programming, DCR will continue to offer its normal recreational and interpretive programing, as well as adaptive programming through the...
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