FY27-DCR-Watershed-Work-Plan-Budget-Summary.pdf

This is a FY27 Budget Summary document for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Division of Water Supply Protection, Office of Watershed Management, outlining the agency's projected revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2027. The budget summary does not specify particular products or services, project timelines, response dates, or contract awards, as it serves as an annual financial planning document rather than a procurement solicitation.

The total projected budget for FY27 is $28,155,726, with revenues derived from multiple sources including Hydro and Transmission ($700,000), Forestry ($250,000), Fishing and Recreation ($175,000), and Miscellaneous sources ($10,000), which together comprise 4.0% of total revenues. The primary funding source is MWRA Payments to Trust at $27,020,726, representing 96.0% of total revenues. Expenditures are allocated across multiple categories, with the largest allocations directed to Personnel ($15,265,403 or 54.2%) and Pensions/Insurance ($7,057,823 or 25.1%). Additional significant expenditures include Construction Improvements ($1,995,500 or 7.1%), Equipment ($1,559,000 or 5.5%), Energy Costs ($470,000 or 1.7%), and Consultant Contracts ($356,000 or 1.3%). The budget reflects the agency's comprehensive watershed management operations, including administrative expenses, facility operations, and grant funding to public entities ($100,000 or 0.4%).