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Formed | 2003 |
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Jurisdiction | Massachusetts, United States |
Headquarters | State Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Suite 6620, Boston, MA 02116 |
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Website | [1] |
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is a state agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States, situated in the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. It is best known for its parks and parkways. 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."[1] The agency is the largest landowner in Massachusetts.[2]