Department of Conservation and Recreation (Massachusetts)

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR ) is affiliated with a federal agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States and the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The Office is an administrative organization of parks and parkways ( here especially the Metropolitan Park System of Greater Boston) known, but also takes on other tasks " assurance, promotion and improvement of the common stock of natural, cultural and leisure-oriented resources." Since 24 May 2011, Edward M. Lambert, Jr. who represented the DCR, which is the largest owner of land in Massachusetts.

History

For the land and roads that are under the administration of the DCR today were previously the Metropolitan District Commission ( MDC) and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM ) is responsible. Under Gov. Mitt Romney have both been merged into today's DCR.

In 2009, ownership and management of all non- pedestrian bridges switched to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

Internal Structure

The DCR is under the control of the competent Commissioner ( Commissioner), reporting directly to the all functional areas (administration, personnel, finance and External and Legal Affairs ). The daily work will take place in four divisions, each under a Deputy Commissioner ( Deputy Commissioner of Operations ) ::

  • Division of State Parks and Recreation
  • Division of Urban Parks and Recreation
  • Division of Water Supply Protection
  • Division of Planning and Engineering
  • Stewardship Council

Division of State Parks and Recreation

The Department is responsible for maintenance and management of over 450,000 acres ( 1,800 km ²) of forest and park area in the private and public possession charge. This corresponds to approximately 10% of the total land mass of the state of Massachusetts. On this surface, there are about 30 campsites, over 2,000 mi ( 3218.69 km ) hiking trails, 87 beaches and coastal areas, 37 water areas of different orders of magnitude, 62 playgrounds, 55 sports fields, 145 mi ( 233.35 km ) bike paths as well as earlier private homes, which are part of the Historic Curatorship Program DCR- own today.

Division of Urban Parks and Recreation

In this department, the responsibility for the maintenance and management of a wide variety of urban landscapes in Greater Boston, including green areas in cities, historical sites and other areas that are considered particularly worthy of protection. The origins of this endeavor dating back to the year 1893, when the participation of the Olmsted Brothers, the Metropolitan Park Commission was established and thus the first regional system of this type has been installed. The responsibility of this department is known as the Metropolitan Park System of Greater Boston.

Division of Water Supply Protection

The responsibility here lies with management and protection of drinking water supplies in Greater Boston. Especially important to monitor lakes and ponds as well as water-well drilling and rainfall throughout the state.

Division of Planning and Engineering

This division provides for the areas DCR -owned professional services in upcoming engineering work, development, design and construction projects. In addition to the park and forest areas, the department for various catchment areas of water bodies, coasts, 340 dams, recreation areas and more than 525 mi ( 844.91 km ) Parkways and nearly 300 bridges and tunnels is responsible.

The department is headed by a Chief Engineer, who oversees six operating units:

  • Engineering for bridges and parkways
  • Engineering for Buildings and Facilities
  • Engineering for dams and waterways
  • Engineering for rain water and the environment
  • Approval of construction projects
  • Construction services

Stewardship Council

The Stewardship Council of the DCR consists of thirteen members who are appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts, and the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, the Commissioner of Conservation and Recreation and the employees of the DCR in an advisory capacity. The Board had its first meeting on 28 September 2004. The main role is to "ensure a safe, accessible, well-maintained and well- managed system of open spaces and recreational areas ."

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