Minnesota DNR Non-Discrimination and Accommodation Notice and Procedures

Non-Discrimination Notice

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) prohibits discrimination and is committed to ensuring that our public services, programs, or activities are free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, disability, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, activity in a local human rights commission, or limited English proficiency.

If you have any questions about the DNR’s Non-Discrimination Notice, or if you need this notice or any forms in an alternative format (such as large print, braille, or audio recording) or if you require language assistance due to limited English proficiency, please contact:

  • Yumi Finney, civil rights coordinator 
    Minnesota DNR, Office of Access and Inclusion 
    500 Lafayette Road 
  • St. Paul, MN 55155-4049
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: 651-259-5016
     

Statutory Authorities

Federal

State

  

How to Request Accommodations/Modifications

Persons with disabilities may submit a reasonable accommodation/modification request to access DNR facilities or participate in DNR programs, services, and activities. To help us understand your needs, fill out the Printable ADA Accommodation Request Form Title II and send it by mail or email to:

  • Sivpheng Lim, ADA Title II coordinator 
    Minnesota DNR, Operations Services Division 
    500 Lafayette Road 
  • St. Paul, MN 55155-4049 
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: 651-259-5458

Contact the ADA Title II coordinator via email to request alternative formats of the form (such as large print, braille, audio recording, or language assistance due to limited English proficiency).
 

How to File a Complaint

Any person who believes they have been discriminated against by the DNR in its public services, programs, or activities based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status with regard to public assistance is encouraged to submit a complaint to the Minnesota DNR within one year of the alleged discrimination. An internal investigation or other form of dispute resolution will be used to provide a prompt and fair resolution.

Complaints shall be a written or electronic statement signed by the complainant or the complainant’s representative.

If the complaint is against a DNR Conservation Officer

  • Complete and sign the Complaint of Officer Misconduct Form.
     
  • Mail the completed and signed Complaint of Officer Misconduct form to:
     
    • Robert Gorecki, enforcement assistant director
    • Minnesota DNR, Enforcement Division
      500 Lafayette Road, Box 47 
      St. Paul, MN 55155-4047
    • Phone: 651-259-5045

If the complaint is against a DNR staff, volunteers, contractors, or vendors, submit the complaint via the one of the following options:

  1. Online submittal: 
     
  2. Email: 
     
  3. Mail: 
     
    • Mail the completed Printable Discrimination Complaint Form to: 

      Minnesota DNR, Office of Access and Inclusion 
      Attn: Yumi Finney, civil rights coordinator
      500 Lafayette Road 
      St. Paul, MN 55155-4049

Contact the DNR civil rights coordinator by email at [email protected] to request alternative formats of any of the forms (such as large print, braille, audio recording, or language assistance due to limited English proficiency). 
 

Alternative Options for Filing Complaints

Although persons are encouraged to file complaints with the DNR before seeking resolution elsewhere, complaints may be submitted, as applicable, to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights or the U.S. Department of the Interior.

State Filing

Complaints alleging discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, disability, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or activity in a Local Human Rights Commission may be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights within one year of the alleged discrimination and should be sent to:

Federal Filing

Complaints alleging discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability under federal law may be submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior within 180 days of the alleged discrimination and should be sent to:

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