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DNR Engineer Honored for a Lifetime of Achievement
Len Casanova (Annapolis), Program Administrator for Capital Grants and Loans in DNR’s Shoreline Erosion Control Program has been elevated to the status Life Member in the American Society of Civil Engineers. This achievement recognizes Len’s long-term commitment of more than 30 years of service to all the citizens of Maryland in creating a standard for shore erosion control designs and construction that are respected worldwide.
November 28, 2005The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov