The DNR Advisory Council on Disability Issues meets quarterly in the Tawes State Office Building in Annapolis. The Council is comprised of individuals from the community and representatives from the units within the DNR.
The Council provides support and guidance to the DNR regarding issues of facilities and services access and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For additional information, contact DNR's ADA coordinator,
Richard Allen at 410-260-8058 or you may send e-mail to rallen@dnr.state.md.us
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Advisory Council on Disability Issues
2006 Membership Roster
Fred Cowell, Chairperson
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Richard Allen
DNR Office of Fair Practices
Laura Bowne
DNR Resource Planning
Richard Coalla
DNR Waterway Improvement
Dianne Beer
Community Member
Don Backe
Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating
Romcesa Estep
DNR Wildlife & Heritage
Frank Vanik
Community Member
Jack Andre
National Park Service |
Peter Jayne
DNR Wildlife & Heritage
Larry Hughes
Maryland Wheelchair Athletic Promotion
Lavenia Nesmith
Division of Rehabilitation Services – Annapolis
Steve McCoy
DNR Maryland Park Service
Margit Pruett
DNR Maryland Conservation Corps
John Purgason
DNR Engineering & Construction
Tip Ray
Community Member
Sandy Trent
DNR Program Open Space
Richard Allen
DNR ADA Coordinator |
The Natural Resources Police 24-hour information number is 410-260-8880. For reporting violations or emergencies, you should call the Maryland Natural Resources Police at 410-260-8888.
TTY users may call via Maryland Relay at 1-800-735-2258 or 711.
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