Dick Rol

Dick merges science and design to create healthy ecosystems in both wildland and urban places. He applies his broad perspective to planning and design challenges in both natural and urban contexts, with particular emphasis on ensuring that design is rooted in science and driven by purpose. 

Dick leads work from initial visioning through concept design, construction documents, and construction on projects at multiple scales—from large-scale planning to site-specific solutions. His work includes conservation planning, park and trail master plans, preserve plans, off-highway vehicle recreation planning, state parks general plans, and California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental Policy Act documentation. He also has experience with coastal wetland and stream restoration, restoration of habitats for threatened or endangered species, constructed treatment wetlands, low impact development stormwater solutions, interpretive and educational exhibits, abandoned mine land reclamation, and design of urban parks, trails, street corridors, and coastal recreation facilities. Through his technical expertise, experience navigating regulatory and stakeholder outreach programs, and calm problem-solving approach, Dick brings the leadership necessary to guide complex and controversial projects.