Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Archives

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces 17th Annual Park Serve Day

editor March 31, 2023 0 Comments

In full transparency, the following is a press release from the Healey-Driscoll administration *** BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced registration is now open for the 17th annual Park Serve Day, which…

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Petrini Wins Case Against City of Worcester & Mass DCR; Town of Holden Awarded $14.6 Million Plus Interest

editor August 5, 2022 0 Comments

FRAMINGHAM - Framingham attorney Chris Petrini won his case against the City of Worcester on behalf of the Town of Holden this week. On August 4, 2022, after more than…

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Toxic Algae Returns To Lake Waushakum; Lake Cochituate Infested Since July

editor October 8, 2021 0 Comments

FRAMINGHAM – The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) issued a health warning about cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) cells in Lake Waushakum. Cyanobacteria was discovered at Lake Waushakum in the…

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DCR & MWRA To Drop Stearns Reservoir Water Levels

editor October 5, 2021 0 Comments

FRAMINGHAM - Starting this week, and continuing for 4 to 6 weeks, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) will commence a drawdown of Framingham Reservoir No.…

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UPDATED: Blue-Green Algae Health Warning Issued For Lake Cochituate

editor July 14, 2021 0 Comments

Updated on July 15 WAYLAND - The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) issued a health warning about cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) cells in North Pond of Lake Cochituate at…

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MassDCR, City of Marlborough, & Sudbury Valley Trustees Expand Callahan State Park by 33 Acres

editor July 9, 2021 0 Comments

MARLBOROUGH - Callahan State Park gained 33 additional acres on June 28, after the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) purchased the O’Donnell Property in Marlborough. This purchase was…

Government State & Federal Government

Baker-Polito Administration Files Legislation To Increase Fines To $500 For Swimming Outside of Designated Waterfronts

editor July 1, 2021 0 Comments

In full transparency, the following is a press release from the Baker-Police Administration submitted to SOURCE media. *** BOSTON – In an effort to increase public safety and awareness at state parks…

Family State & Federal Government

VIDEO: Mass DCR Announces Family-Friendly Self-Guided Opportunities for February School Vacation Week

editor February 13, 2021 0 Comments

The following is a press release from Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) *** BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced it will offer family-friendly Trip-Tips, self-guided adventures and…

Environment/Sustainability Government State & Federal Government

Baker-Polito Administration: ‘Go Green on Black Friday’; Take a Hike

editor November 24, 2020 0 Comments

The following is a press release from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) submitted to SOURCE media. *** BOSTON – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that on Friday, November…

Environment/Sustainability State & Federal Government

Foresters Identify Beech Leaf Disease in the Commonwealth, Including Worcester

editor August 19, 2020 0 Comments

The following is a press release from the Commonwealth *** BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today, August 19, announced that agency foresters have positively identified Beech Leaf…