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The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is a state agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is best known for its parks and parkways, formerly belonging to the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM). Under Governor Mitt Romney, the MDC and DEM were merged to form the DCR. The current commissioner is Stephen H. Burrington. Mission The DCR's mission statement, according to it's website is as follows: To protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well being of all. Structure The DCR is divided into four divisions, as follows: Division of State Parks and Recreation The Division of State Parks and Recreation is responsible for the maintenance and management of nearly 300,000 acres (1200 km²) of privately and state-owned forests and parks, generally outside of the Greater Boston area. List of parks Division of Urban Parks and Recreation The Division of Urban Parks and Recreation is responsible for the maintenance and management of a variety of environments within the Greater Boston area, including urban wilds, historic sites, and other naturally aesthetic or significant environmental properties. Division of Water Supply Protection The Division of Water Supply Protection is responsible for the protection and management of drinking supply watersheds for the Greater Boston area. This division monitors lakes and ponds, well drillers, and rainfall throughout the Commonwealth. Division of Planning and Engineering The Division of Planning and Engineering provides professional planning, engineering, design, and construction management services in support of DCR properties. | |||||||
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