Department of Conservation and Recreation (Massachusetts)
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is a state agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, situated in the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. It is best known for its parks and parkways. As of December 9, 2015, the Commissioner of the DCR is Leo Roy. The DCR's mission is "To protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all." The agency is the largest landowner in Massachusetts.
Administrative History
The Department of Conservation and Recreation was formed in 2003 under Governor Mitt Romney, when the former the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) were merged to form the DCR.
The DCR is under the general management of the Commissioner of the DCR. The general administration divisions; Human Resources Division, the Financial Division, and External and Legislative Affairs, report directly to the Commissioner. It has two divisions
An environmental ministry is a national or subnational government agency politically responsible for the environment and/or natural resources. Various other names are commonly used to identify such agencies, such as Ministry of the Environment, Department of the Environment, Department for the Environment, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Natural Resources, and so forth. Such agencies typically address environmental concerns such as the maintenance of environmental quality, nature preserves, the sustained use of natural resources, and prevention of pollution or contamination of the natural environment. Following is a list of environmental ministries by country:
The Department of Conservation (DOC) (Māori: Te Papa Atawhai) is the public service department of New Zealand charged with the conservation of New Zealand's natural and historical heritage.
An advisory body, the New Zealand Conservation Authority (NZCA) is provided to advise DOC and its ministers. In addition there are 13 conservation boards for different areas around the country that provide for interaction between DOC and the public.
As a consequence of Conservation Act all Crown land in New Zealand designated for conservation and protection became managed by the Department of Conservation. This is about 30% of New Zealand's land area or about 8 million hectares of native forests, tussocklands, alpine areas, wetlands, dunelands, estuaries, lakes and islands, national forests, maritime parks, marine reserves, nearly 4000 reserves, river margins, some coastline, and many offshore islands. All of the land under its control is protected for either conservation, ecological, scenic, scientific, historic or cultural reasons, and for recreation.
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Want to learn more about the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's major programs and services? Meet our people and learn about soil and water conservation, rare plants and animals, Virginia State Parks, dam safety and much more.
published: 12 Jun 2015
Thank you to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR)
We have a lot to be thankful for when it comes to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The DCR helps to maintain Massachusetts’s beautiful parklands, bike paths and historic sites, and we’re grateful that EF Education First is able to share in some of the state’s natural beauty at North Point Park in Cambridge. Thanks to the work of the DCR, EF Education First is able to enjoy and continue to support the maintenance of the outdoor spaces throughout Cambridge, Boston and the rest of Massachusetts.
published: 03 Oct 2017
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state's lead natural resource conservation agency. DCR protects what Virginians care about - natural habitat, parks, clean water, dams, open space and access to the outdoors.
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/
published: 18 Jul 2022
Department of Conservation and Recreation pools close for the season
Sunday marks the end of the season for pools by the state's Department of Conservation and Recreation.
published: 20 Aug 2023
Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources plans to propose outdoor recreation office
Pennsylvania officials are preparing to propose the state's first Office of Outdoor Recreation.
Pa.'s first Director of Outdoor Recreation, Nathan Reigner, alongside officials with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) plan to propose the new office this summer.
The office would establish the outdoor recreation industry within Pennsylvania's government and connect it with other essential government entities.
With an established group in the state capitol, Reigner says the Commonwealth's outdoor spaces have the potential to provide even more benefits to the state.
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/outdoors/dcnr-set-to-propose-office-of-outdoor-recreation-to-boost-industry/521-aaf170e3-24d6-4bb4-8b02-bd27058ef4f6
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published: 01 May 2023
Basic Outdoor Skills Series by Department of Conservation and Recreation in Mass.
The "Basic Outdoor Skills Series" offered by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts is a four part series in coping safely during outdoor nature excursions. Currently, it is held at the Belle Isle Marsh Reservation in Revere, Mass. Sundays from 3 pm to 4 pm, November 1, 8, 15, 22 - 2009. It is taught by DCR Park Ranger - Justin Dawkins. Justin will demonstrate knot tying, compass and map reading, first aid, building a shelter, making a safe fire, and more. Meet Ranger Dawkins in the parking lot at Belle Isle Marsh at the above times. Ernie Sarro is featuring this series on video at www.TheExpertSeries.TV.
published: 03 Nov 2009
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
Project video of a huge project my division has been working on for the past 3 years. This summary of the structure and roof database was presented to various Massachusetts department officials.
published: 12 Jul 2017
Department of Conservation & Recreation PSA
September 27, 2021
published: 23 Nov 2021
The Virginia Scenic Rivers Program
Since 1970, more than 800 river miles in Virginia have been designated as state scenic rivers. For details, visit http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/recreational-planning/srmain.
published: 15 Jul 2016
Dept of Conservation & Recreation History 101 | BYOL
Brown Bag/Bring Your Own Lunch
Aug, 23, 2023
Lawrence Heritage State Park
Want to learn more about the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's major programs and services? Meet our people and learn about soil and water co...
Want to learn more about the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's major programs and services? Meet our people and learn about soil and water conservation, rare plants and animals, Virginia State Parks, dam safety and much more.
Want to learn more about the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's major programs and services? Meet our people and learn about soil and water conservation, rare plants and animals, Virginia State Parks, dam safety and much more.
We have a lot to be thankful for when it comes to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The DCR helps to maintain Massachusetts’s b...
We have a lot to be thankful for when it comes to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The DCR helps to maintain Massachusetts’s beautiful parklands, bike paths and historic sites, and we’re grateful that EF Education First is able to share in some of the state’s natural beauty at North Point Park in Cambridge. Thanks to the work of the DCR, EF Education First is able to enjoy and continue to support the maintenance of the outdoor spaces throughout Cambridge, Boston and the rest of Massachusetts.
We have a lot to be thankful for when it comes to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The DCR helps to maintain Massachusetts’s beautiful parklands, bike paths and historic sites, and we’re grateful that EF Education First is able to share in some of the state’s natural beauty at North Point Park in Cambridge. Thanks to the work of the DCR, EF Education First is able to enjoy and continue to support the maintenance of the outdoor spaces throughout Cambridge, Boston and the rest of Massachusetts.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state's lead natural resource conservation agency. DCR protects what Virginians care about - natural ...
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state's lead natural resource conservation agency. DCR protects what Virginians care about - natural habitat, parks, clean water, dams, open space and access to the outdoors.
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state's lead natural resource conservation agency. DCR protects what Virginians care about - natural habitat, parks, clean water, dams, open space and access to the outdoors.
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/
Pennsylvania officials are preparing to propose the state's first Office of Outdoor Recreation.
Pa.'s first Director of Outdoor Recreation, Nathan Reigner, ...
Pennsylvania officials are preparing to propose the state's first Office of Outdoor Recreation.
Pa.'s first Director of Outdoor Recreation, Nathan Reigner, alongside officials with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) plan to propose the new office this summer.
The office would establish the outdoor recreation industry within Pennsylvania's government and connect it with other essential government entities.
With an established group in the state capitol, Reigner says the Commonwealth's outdoor spaces have the potential to provide even more benefits to the state.
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/outdoors/dcnr-set-to-propose-office-of-outdoor-recreation-to-boost-industry/521-aaf170e3-24d6-4bb4-8b02-bd27058ef4f6
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Pennsylvania officials are preparing to propose the state's first Office of Outdoor Recreation.
Pa.'s first Director of Outdoor Recreation, Nathan Reigner, alongside officials with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) plan to propose the new office this summer.
The office would establish the outdoor recreation industry within Pennsylvania's government and connect it with other essential government entities.
With an established group in the state capitol, Reigner says the Commonwealth's outdoor spaces have the potential to provide even more benefits to the state.
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/outdoors/dcnr-set-to-propose-office-of-outdoor-recreation-to-boost-industry/521-aaf170e3-24d6-4bb4-8b02-bd27058ef4f6
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The "Basic Outdoor Skills Series" offered by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts is a four part series in coping safely during outdoo...
The "Basic Outdoor Skills Series" offered by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts is a four part series in coping safely during outdoor nature excursions. Currently, it is held at the Belle Isle Marsh Reservation in Revere, Mass. Sundays from 3 pm to 4 pm, November 1, 8, 15, 22 - 2009. It is taught by DCR Park Ranger - Justin Dawkins. Justin will demonstrate knot tying, compass and map reading, first aid, building a shelter, making a safe fire, and more. Meet Ranger Dawkins in the parking lot at Belle Isle Marsh at the above times. Ernie Sarro is featuring this series on video at www.TheExpertSeries.TV.
The "Basic Outdoor Skills Series" offered by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts is a four part series in coping safely during outdoor nature excursions. Currently, it is held at the Belle Isle Marsh Reservation in Revere, Mass. Sundays from 3 pm to 4 pm, November 1, 8, 15, 22 - 2009. It is taught by DCR Park Ranger - Justin Dawkins. Justin will demonstrate knot tying, compass and map reading, first aid, building a shelter, making a safe fire, and more. Meet Ranger Dawkins in the parking lot at Belle Isle Marsh at the above times. Ernie Sarro is featuring this series on video at www.TheExpertSeries.TV.
Project video of a huge project my division has been working on for the past 3 years. This summary of the structure and roof database was presented to various ...
Project video of a huge project my division has been working on for the past 3 years. This summary of the structure and roof database was presented to various Massachusetts department officials.
Project video of a huge project my division has been working on for the past 3 years. This summary of the structure and roof database was presented to various Massachusetts department officials.
Since 1970, more than 800 river miles in Virginia have been designated as state scenic rivers. For details, visit http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/recreational-plann...
Since 1970, more than 800 river miles in Virginia have been designated as state scenic rivers. For details, visit http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/recreational-planning/srmain.
Since 1970, more than 800 river miles in Virginia have been designated as state scenic rivers. For details, visit http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/recreational-planning/srmain.
Want to learn more about the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's major programs and services? Meet our people and learn about soil and water conservation, rare plants and animals, Virginia State Parks, dam safety and much more.
We have a lot to be thankful for when it comes to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The DCR helps to maintain Massachusetts’s beautiful parklands, bike paths and historic sites, and we’re grateful that EF Education First is able to share in some of the state’s natural beauty at North Point Park in Cambridge. Thanks to the work of the DCR, EF Education First is able to enjoy and continue to support the maintenance of the outdoor spaces throughout Cambridge, Boston and the rest of Massachusetts.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state's lead natural resource conservation agency. DCR protects what Virginians care about - natural habitat, parks, clean water, dams, open space and access to the outdoors.
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/
Pennsylvania officials are preparing to propose the state's first Office of Outdoor Recreation.
Pa.'s first Director of Outdoor Recreation, Nathan Reigner, alongside officials with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) plan to propose the new office this summer.
The office would establish the outdoor recreation industry within Pennsylvania's government and connect it with other essential government entities.
With an established group in the state capitol, Reigner says the Commonwealth's outdoor spaces have the potential to provide even more benefits to the state.
Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/outdoors/dcnr-set-to-propose-office-of-outdoor-recreation-to-boost-industry/521-aaf170e3-24d6-4bb4-8b02-bd27058ef4f6
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The "Basic Outdoor Skills Series" offered by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts is a four part series in coping safely during outdoor nature excursions. Currently, it is held at the Belle Isle Marsh Reservation in Revere, Mass. Sundays from 3 pm to 4 pm, November 1, 8, 15, 22 - 2009. It is taught by DCR Park Ranger - Justin Dawkins. Justin will demonstrate knot tying, compass and map reading, first aid, building a shelter, making a safe fire, and more. Meet Ranger Dawkins in the parking lot at Belle Isle Marsh at the above times. Ernie Sarro is featuring this series on video at www.TheExpertSeries.TV.
Project video of a huge project my division has been working on for the past 3 years. This summary of the structure and roof database was presented to various Massachusetts department officials.
Since 1970, more than 800 river miles in Virginia have been designated as state scenic rivers. For details, visit http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/recreational-planning/srmain.
Department of Conservation and Recreation (Massachusetts)
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is a state agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, situated in the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. It is best known for its parks and parkways. As of December 9, 2015, the Commissioner of the DCR is Leo Roy. The DCR's mission is "To protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all." The agency is the largest landowner in Massachusetts.
Administrative History
The Department of Conservation and Recreation was formed in 2003 under Governor Mitt Romney, when the former the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) were merged to form the DCR.
The DCR is under the general management of the Commissioner of the DCR. The general administration divisions; Human Resources Division, the Financial Division, and External and Legislative Affairs, report directly to the Commissioner. It has two divisions