Tawes State Office Builfding entrance, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, Maryland, March 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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Allan Fisher, Ph.D., Deputy Secretary & Chief Operating Officer (410) 260-8117
Tawes State Office Building lobby, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, Maryland, April 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Chair: Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary of Natural Resources
Olivia Campbell Anderson; Richard J. Ayella; Gregory A. Bowen; Mark James; Leopoldo Miranda-Castro; Paul A. Peditto; Gary T. Setzer; Maria Teresi.
COAST SMART COUNCIL
Allison G. Breitenother, Coordinator (410) 260-8774; e-mail: allison.breitenother@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/climateresilience/Pages/cs_Council.aspx
Chair: Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary of Natural Resources
Appointed by Governor: Chris Elcock, 2018; Mary R. Phillips, 2019; Beth A. Groth, 2021; Sepehr Baharlou, 2022; Lewis E. Link, Ph.D., 2022.
Ex officio: Dereck E. Davis, State Treasurer; David R. Brinkley, Secretary of Budget & Management; Richard G. Higgins, designee of Secretary of Commerce; Horacio A. Tablada, Secretary of the Environment; John M. Brush, designee of Secretary of General Services; Michael S. Bayer, designee of Secretary of Planning; Sandra E. (Sandy) Hertz, designee of Secretary of Transportation; Peter Goodwin, Ph.D., designee of Chancellor, University System of Maryland; JaLeesa D. Tate, designee of Director, Maryland Emergency Management Agency; Katherine S. (Kate) Charbonneau, designee of Chair, Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays.
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON DISABILITIES ISSUES
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources
Staff: Richard W. Allen (410) 260-8058; e-mail: richard.allen@maryland.gov
CLIMATE CHANGE MATRIX TEAM
Renee Orenstein (410) 260-8812; e-mail: renee.orenstein@maryland.gov
CONSERVATION EDUCATION MATRIX TEAM
Vacancy, Team Leader (410) 260-8715
INVASIVE SPECIES MATRIX TEAM
Jonathan A. McKnight, Team Leader (410) 260-8539; e-mail: jonathan.mcknight@maryland.gov
COUNSEL
(K00A0102)
FY2021 appropriation: $1,875,166; authorized positions: 13
Rachel L. Eisenhauer, Acting Principal Counsel (410) 260-8355
e-mail: rachel.eisenhauer@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
(K00A0106, formerly 30.01.01.06)
FY2021 appropriation: $1,346,483; authorized positions: 12
Eric T. Shirk, Director (410) 260-8004
e-mail: eric.shirk@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Deputy Superintendent (410) 260-8880
FISCAL SUPPORT - FIELD OPERATIONS - ABANDONED BOATS
PERSONNEL
FIELD FORCE BUREAU, REGION 2
INTELLIGENCE & SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU
SPECIAL SERVICES BUREAU
SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY (Stevensville)
RECORDS & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
SAFETY EDUCATION
OFFICE OF COASTAL RESTORATION
RESTORATION FINANCING DIVISION
Female Mallard, Glen Burnie, Maryland, May 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
COASTAL TRAINING PROGRAM
NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE
WATERWAY IMPROVEMENT FUND
CONSERVATION EDUCATION & STEWARDSHIP DIVISION
ECONOMIC & SOCIAL SCIENCES
GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION & ANALYSIS DIVISION
Jennifer Rafter, 2019; David L. Cannon, 2020.
Timothy J. Adams; Curtis L. Beulah; James W. Lewis; David S. Marks; Christopher P. McCabe; Steven C. Parker; one vacancy. Terms expire 2022.
Sean E. Eames; Jeffrey W. Ferguson; Susan A. Greer, Esq.; Michael L. Hewitt; Charles W. Laird; Patrick J. Mahoney. Terms expire 2023.
Nicole L. Acle; Anita K. Grant; Dawn E. Jacobs; Milton M. (Chad) Malkus; Gary L. Mangum; Michael F. McCarthy; Lori G. Rhodes. Terms expire 2024.
Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays, 1804 West St., Annapolis, Maryland, December 2016. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
REGIONAL PROGRAM
REGULATIONS & MAPPING
William A. Cox, Chair (chosen by Committee in June, 1-year term), 2023
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: James T. Mullin, 2022; Walter R. Witt, Jr., 2023; John T. Barnette, 2025; Victoria M. Brown, 2025; F. William Kilinski, 2025.
Appointed by Senate President: Katherine A. Klausmeier
Appointed by House Speaker: John F. Mautz IV
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: Stone Slade
Appointed by Secretary of Commerce: Ewing McDowell
Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: Kathy L. Brohawn
Appointed by Secretary of Health: Kim M. Coulbourne
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: Catherine J. Medellin, Natural Resources Police Force; Karl R. Roscher, Fishing & Boating Services.
Appointed by President, University of Maryland, College Park: Reginal M. Harrell, Ph.D.; Donald W. Webster.
Appointed by President, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science: Jeffrey C. Cornwell, Ph.D.
Representing Maryland Farm Bureau: J. Colby Ferguson
Representing Oyster Recovery Partnership: Ward Slacum
AQUACULTURE REVIEW BOARD
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: one vacancy
Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: Kathy L. Brohawn
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Erin M. Butler
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: Karl R. Roscher
Representing National Marine Fisheries Service: John Nichols
Representing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Woody Francis
AQUACULTURE
ARTIFICIAL REEFS
FIELD OPERATIONS
LEASING & PERMITTING
BOATING SERVICES DIVISION
FACILITIES & BOAT ACT
HYDROGRAPHIC OPERATIONS
FISCAL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION
BOAT TAX ENFORCEMENT
BUDGET & GRANTS
FISHERIES MONITORING & ASSESSMENT DIVISION
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
Ex officio: Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary of Natural Resources
OYSTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
BLUE CRAB PROGRAM
CHESAPEAKE FINFISH PROGRAM
COASTAL FISHERIES
FRESHWATER FISHERIES PROGRAM
PLANNING
STRIPED BASS PROGRAM
LEGISLATIVE & REGULATORY REVIEW DIVISION
POLICY
SCIENTIFIC COLLECTION PERMITS
Oyster shells, Benedict, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
PUBLIC OYSTER FISHERY
STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH & SERVICES DIVISION
MARYLAND ARTIFICIAL REEF COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources to 2-year terms:
SPORT FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Natural Resources to 4-year terms:
Steven R. Lay. Term expires 2022.
Beverly T. Fleming; Sewell L. Frey; Roger A. Krone; Phil L. Langley; Raymond P. Morgan II, Ph.D.; Glenn L. Shultz; James Wommack. Terms expire 2023.
Jason P. Andrick; Charles E. Green, Sr.; Scott C. Lenox; Eric L. Packard; David A. Sikorski; David M. Sutherland; Roger C. Trageser; Daniel F. Walsh. Terms expire 2025.
TIDAL FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Natural Resources to 2-year terms:
David M. Sutherland. Term expires 2022.
Robert T. Brown, Sr.; Lee R. Carson III; Robert W. (Moochie) Gilmer; Earl R. (Sonny) Gwin, Jr.; Anthony (Shaq) Jones; James A. Lynch III; Brian S. Nesspor; Thomas L. (Bubby) Powley; William J. Scerbo, Jr.; Frederick William Sieling III. Terms expire 2023.
Scott Budden; H. Russell Dize; Brandon J. Malec; William T. Wilkins. Terms expire 2024.
STAKEHOLDER LIAISON & CONSENSUS BUILDING
STOCK HEALTH, DATA MANAGEMENT, & ANALYSIS DIVISION
DATA MANAGEMENT & QUOTA MONITORING
FISH HEALTH & HATCHERIES
FISH & WILDLIFE HEALTH
HATCHERIES
JOSEPH MANNING HATCHERY (Waldorf)
UNICORN LAKE HATCHERY (Millington)
SHELLFISH HEALTH
FISHERIES HABITAT & ECOSYSTEMS
COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT INVESTIGATIONS & FISHERIES HEALTH DIVISION
RESOURCE ASSESSMENT SERVICE
Appointed by Director, Maryland Geological Survey:
Nonvoting members: Jeffrey P. Halka; Heather A. Quinn; Stephen M. Van Ryswick.
COMMISSION OF THE MARYLAND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources to 5-year terms
MARYLAND WATER MONITORING COUNCIL
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources to 3-year terms:
HYDROGEOLOGY & HYDROLOGY PROJECT
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
TIDEWATER ECOSYSTEM ASSESSMENT DIVISION
AUDIT & MANAGEMENT REVIEW
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
Katina A. Conn, Deputy Director (410) 260-8039
BUDGET OPERATIONS
PROCUREMENT & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TECHNCAL SERVICES
PUBLIC SERVICE CENTERS
CENTRAL SERVICE CENTER (Bel Air)
CUMBERLAND SERVICE CENTER
EAST CENTRAL SERVICE CENTER (Centreville)
EASTERN SERVICE CENTER (Salisbury)
ESSEX SERVICE CENTER
FREDERICK SERVICE CENTER
SOUTHERN SERVICE CENTER (Solomons)
IN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION
PHYSICAL PLANT MANAGEMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Maryland Environmental Trust, 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland, July 2016. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Ex officio: Gregory T. (Tom) McCarthy, designee of Governor; Adelaide C. Eckardt, designee of Senate President; James W. Gilchrist, designee of House Speaker.
FOREST SERVICE
Chair: Kenneth W. Jolly, Acting State Forester
Appointed by State Forester: Michael Allinder; Steven Bunker; T. Scott Daniels; Kenneth Gibbs; Thomas Heisler; John Hutson; Jonathan Kays; Alan Klotz; Robert Krauss; Jonathan A. McKnight; Patrick E. Meckley; William Miles; Melvin Noland; Laurence Sharpe; Bebe Shortall; Lin Spicer; Karen Sykes; Gerald Vickers; Len Wrabel; Mimi Wright.
SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY COUNCIL
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Natural Resources:
PUBLIC LANDS MANAGEMENT
POCOMOKE RIVER STATE FOREST
STATE FIRE MANAGEMENT
URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAMS
Hilary D. Bell, Deputy Director (410) 260-8450
LAND CONSERVATION
RURAL LEGACY PROGRAM
Chair: Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary of Natural Resources
Ex officio: Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture; Robert S. McCord, Esq., Secretary of Planning.
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms with Senate advice & consent:
REAL PROPERTY
SCENIC & WILD RIVERS PROGRAM
Ex officio: Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture; Horacio A. Tablada, Secretary of the Environment; Robert S. McCord, Esq., Secretary of Planning; William DeVore, designee of Board of County Commissioners, Garrett County.
Youghiogheny River, Friendsville, Maryland, October 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Lt. Col. Christopher C. Bushman, Deputy Superintendent (410) 260-8162
Appointed by Governor:
James D. Bailey; Robert W. Kelly; Martha E. Schroyer. Terms expire 2022.
Garrett County Senator (District 1): George C. Edwards
Garrett County Delegate (District 1A): Wendell R. Beitzel
Appointed by Board of County Commissioners, Garrett County: Paul C. Edwards
Ex officio: Louis Battistella, President, Deep Creek Lake Property Owners' Association; Robert F. Browning, designee of Chair, Garrett County Chamber of Commerce.
Ex officio (nonvoting): Horacio A. Tablada, Secretary of the Environment; Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary of Natural Resources.
PARK ADVISORY COMMISSION
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Natural Resources to 3-year terms:
PLANNING & CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
MARYLAND CONSERVATION JOBS CORPS
ADMINISTRATION
Fair Hill Nature Center, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, 630 Tawes Drive, Elkton (Cecil County), Maryland, July 2015. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks.
MATTAWOMAN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREA
SASSAFRAS RIVER NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA
WESTERN MARYLAND REGION
New Germany Lake, New Germany State Park, Grantsville, Maryland, October 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
DEEP CREEK NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA
Muddy Creek Falls at Swallow Falls State Park (right), north of Oakland (Garrett County), Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by Governor:
WILDLIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
GAME MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene c. carolina), Glen Burnie, June 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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LEGISLATIVE & CONSTITUENT SERVICES OFFICE
James W. McKitrick, Legislative Officer (410) 260-8112
e-mail: jamesw.mckitrick@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES
(410) 260-8756
NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE FORCE
(K00A07, formerly 30.01.07)
FY2021 appropriation: $52,349,980; authorized positions: 340
G. Adrian Baker, Superintendent (410) 260-8881; fax: (410) 260-8878
e-mail: adrian.baker@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/nrp/Pages/home.aspx
Capt. Melissa M. Scarborough, Adjutant (410) 260-8687; e-mail: melissa.scarborough@maryland.govOFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Amy E. Greenwood, Chief (410) 260-8844
e-mail: amy.greenwood@maryland.gov
FISCAL SUPPORT - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Nina White (410) 260-8886; e-mail: nina.white@maryland.gov
Vacancy (410) 260-8893
Yulonda N. Johnson, Manager (410) 260-8870; e-mail: yulonda.johnson@maryland.gov
FIELD FORCE BUREAUS
(K00A0704)
FY2021 appropriation: $39,125,910; authorized positions: 253
FIELD FORCE BUREAU, REGION 1
Maj. Robert G. Kersey, Chief (410) 260-8882; e-mail: robert.kersey@maryland.gov
EASTERN REGION (Salisbury)
SOUTHERN REGION (Waldorf)
Maj. Charles R. Vernon, Chief (410) 260-8891, 1-800-342-7808; e-mail: charles.vernon@maryland.gov
CENTRAL REGION (Owings Mills)
WESTERN REGION (Flintstone)
Maj. Lloyd R. Ingerson, Commander (410) 260-8841
e-mail: lloydr.ingerson@maryland.gov
Maj. David C. Larsen, Commander (410) 260-8884
e-mail: david.larsen@maryland.gov
SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
Capt. Brian W. Rathgeb, Commander (410) 643-1316; e-mail: brian.rathgeb@maryland.gov
Maj. Kelley J. Johnson, Commander (410) 260-8883
e-mail: kelley.johnson@maryland.gov
MAINTENANCE & SUPPLY
Capt. Tracy L. Campbell, Commander (410) 643-5773; e-mail: tracy.campbell@maryland.gov
TRAINING & IN-SERVICE PROGRAM
Capt. Tracy L. Campbell, Commander (410) 295-4636; (410) 260-8888 (24-hour emergency response)
e-mail: tracy.campbell@maryland.gov
Lt. James W. Satterfield, Commander (410) 643-8502; e-mail: james.satterfield@maryland.gov
AQUATIC RESOURCES
Matthew J. Fleming, Acting Assistant Secretary for Aquatic Resources (410) 260-8109
e-mail: matthew.fleming@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/ccs/Pages/are.aspx
Diamondback Terrapins, Tawes State Office Building, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, Maryland, March 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
INTEGRATED POLICY & REVIEW UNIT
Christine E. Conn, Ph.D., Director (410) 260-8785
e-mail: christine.conn@maryland.gov
CHESAPEAKE & COASTAL SERVICE
(K00A14, formerly 30.01.14 & 30.01.15)
FY2021 appropriation: $87,124,859; authorized positions: 66
Matthew J. Fleming, Director (410) 260-8719
e-mail: matthew.fleming@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/ccs/Pages/default.aspx
BAYSTAT & STATESTAT
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 260-8783MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Aleksandra K. Vernon, Director (410) 260-8704
e-mail: aleks.vernon@maryland.gov
Gabriel V. Cohee, Deputy Director (410) 260-8753
e-mail: gabe.cohee@maryland.gov
HABITAT RESTORATION & CONSERVATION DIVISION
Claudia H. Donegan, Director (410) 260-8768; e-mail: claudia.donegan@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Director (410) 260-8753
OFFICE OF SCIENCE & STEWARDSHIP
Catherine E. McCall, Director (410) 260-8785
e-mail: catherine.mccall@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF COASTAL & OCEAN MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, Director (410) 260-8737
COASTAL PLANNING
PUBLIC ACCESS, WATER TRAILS & RECREATION PLANNING
Lisa A. Gutierrez, Director (410) 260-8778; e-mail: lisa.gutierrez@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/boating/pages/mdwatertrails.aspx
Carla M. Fleming, Director (410) 260-8447; e-mail: carla.fleming@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/boating/pages/grants.aspx
GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY GRANTS & LOANS
MARINE SEWAGE PUMPOUT PROGRAM
Britt E. Slattery, Director (410) 260-8715; e-mail: britt.slattery@maryland.gov
Elliott T. Campbell, Director (410) 260-8702; e-mail: elliott.campbell@maryland.gov
Kevin J. Coyne, Director (410) 260-8985; e-mail: kevin.coyne@maryland.gov
CRITICAL AREA COMMISSION FOR THE CHESAPEAKE & ATLANTIC COASTAL BAYS
(K00A10, formerly 30.01.10)
FY2021 appropriation: $2,171,069; authorized positions: 17
Katherine L. (Kate) Charbonneau, Executive Director (410) 260-3475
e-mail: katherine.charbonneau@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/criticalarea/Pages/default.aspx
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Charles C. Deegan, Chair (chosen by Governor)
Ex officio: Julianne A. (Julie) Oberg, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; Malachy F. Rice, designee of Secretary of Commerce; Tammy K. Roberson, designee of Secretary of the Environment; Caroline A. Varney-Alvarado, designee of Secretary of Housing & Community Development; Catherine E. McCall, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources; Deborah Herr Cornwell, designee of Secretary of Planning; Sandra E. (Sandy) Hertz, designee of Secretary of Transportation; Gail Blazer, designee of Mayor of Ocean City.
ADMINISTRATION
Irene Lamb, Administrator (410) 260-3461
e-mail: irene.lamb@maryland.gov
Charlotte B. Shearin, Chief (410) 260-3480; e-mail: charlotte.shearin@maryland.gov
Francis N. (Nick) Kelly, Chief (410) 260-3483; e-mail: nick.kelly@maryland.gov
Lisa A. Hoerger, Coordinator (410) 260-3478
e-mail: lisa.hoerger@maryland.govFISHING & BOATING SERVICES
(K00A17, formerly 30.01.17)
FY2021 appropriation: $27,185,910; authorized positions: 176
Vacancy, Director (410) 260-8281
web:
http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/default.aspx
AQUACULTURE & INDUSTRY ENHANCEMENT DIVISION
Karl R. Roscher, Director & Aquaculture Coordinator (410) 260-8313
e-mail: karl.roscher@maryland.gov
AQUACULTURE COORDINATING COUNCIL
Karl R. Roscher, Coordinator (410) 260-8313; e-mail: karl.roscher@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/mgmt-committees/acc-index.aspx
Chair: Karl R. Roscher, Aquaculture Coordinator, Department of Natural Resources (410) 260-8313; e-mail: karl.roscher@maryland.gov
Karl R. Roscher, Director (410) 260-8313; e-mail: karl.roscher@maryland.gov
Michael A. Malpezzi, Director (410) 260-8290; e-mail: michael.malpezzi@maryland.gov
Steven J. Schneider, Chief (410) 260-8329; e-mail: steven.schneider@maryland.gov
Rebecca M. Thur, Coordinator (410) 260-8252; e-mail: rebecca.thur@maryland.gov
(formerly K00A1101)
Vacancy, Director (410) 260-8462
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/Boating/Pages/default.aspx
MARYLAND CLEAN MARINA INITIATIVE
Donna Morrow, Director (410) 260-8773; e-mail: donna.morrow@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Chief (410) 260-8272
MARYLAND BOAT ACT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Vacancy, State Liaison (410) 260-8300; e-mail: customerservice.dnr@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/Boating/Pages/regulations/home.aspx
John N. Gallagher, Chief (443) 695-3072; e-mail: john.gallagher1@maryland.gov
DERELICT BOATS & DEBRIS
Matthew Negley, Coordinator (410) 643-6521; e-mail: matt.negley@maryland.gov
Sara A. Dawes, Manager (410) 260-8456
e-mail: sara.dawes@maryland.gov
ADMINISTRATION & FISCAL SERVICES
Flaxie D. Brice, Administrator (410) 260-8253; e-mail: flaxie.brice@maryland.gov
Paul E. Chenoweth, Administrator (410) 260-3277; e-mail: paul.chenoweth@maryland.gov
Anissa M. Walker, Administrator (410) 260-8283; e-mail: anissa.walker@maryland.gov
(formerly K00A1708)
Michael P. Luisi, Assistant Director (410) 260-8341
e-mail: michael.luisi@maryland.gov
BLUE CRAB TASK FORCE
Staff: Lynn W. Fegley (410) 260-8285; e-mail: lynn.fegley@maryland.gov
Michael E. Slattery, Chair
Jack Brooks; H. Russell Dize; Carol Haltaman; Kenny Keen; Ken Lewis, Ph.D.; Dwight Marshall; Roy Meredith; Thomas J. Miller, Ph.D.; Brice Phillips; Gladston Tyler; Bruno Vasta; William R. Woodfield, Jr.; five vacancies.
Staff: Jodi D. Baxter (410) 260-8254; e-mail: jodi.baxter@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/mgmt-committees/oac-index.aspx
Kelley P. Cox, Co-Chair
Scott W. Eglseder, Co-Chair
Marlon D. Amprey, Esq.; J. D. Blackwell; Donald F. Boesch, Ph.D.; Robert T. Brown; Kelton L. Clark, Ph.D.; Sarah K. Elfreth; Ronald H. Fithian; William J. Goldsborough; H. Jeffrey Harrison; Stephen S. Hershey, Jr.; F. William Kilinski; Douglas H. Legum; Kenneth B. Lewis, M.D.; John F. Mautz IV; James T. Mullin; Ben Parks; Deborah C. Rey; Peyton Robertson; Jason W. Schmidt; Eric J. Schott, Ph.D.; Angela A. Sowers, Ph.D.; Ann Pesiri Swanson; Aubrey M. Vincent.
Vacancy, Director (410) 260-8267
Paul G. Piavis, Director (410) 643-6785, ext. 2110; e-mail: paul.piavis@maryland.gov
Angel L. Willey, Director (410) 643-4601, ext. 2101; e-mail: angel.willey@maryland.gov
(formerly K00A1706)
Anthony P. Prochaska, Director (410) 260-8287; e-mail: tony.prochaska@maryland.gov
OPERATIONS
John E. Mullican, Program Manager (410) 260-8287; e-mail: john.mullican@maryland.gov
CENTRAL REGION OFFICE (Woodbine)
EASTERN REGION OFFICE (Millington)
SOUTHERN REGION OFFICE (Brandywine)
WESTERN REGION OFFICE (Oakland)
Susan E. Rivers, Administrator (301) 791-4736; e-mail: susan.rivers@maryland.gov
Harry T. Hornick, Director (410) 260-8305; e-mail: harry.hornick@maryland.gov
(formerly K00A1702)
Sarah E. Widman, J.D., Manager (410) 260-8266
e-mail: sarah.widman@maryland.gov
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLANS & FISH PASSAGE
Nancy H. Butowski, Manager (410) 260-8320; e-mail: nancy.butowski@maryland.gov
Jacob J. Holtz, Manager (410) 260-8262; e-mail: jacob.holtz@maryland.gov
Richard E. Bohn, Administrator (410) 260-8317; e-mail: richard.bohn@maryland.gov
SHELLFISH DIVISION
(formerly K00A1711)
Christopher C. Judy, Manager (410) 260-8652
e-mail: chris.judy@maryland.gov
ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
Eric J. Weissberger, Ph.D., Manager (410) 260-8344; e-mail: eric.weissberger@maryland.gov
MONITORING & ASSESSMENT
Mitchell L. Tarnowski, Manager (410) 260-8358; e-mail: mitch.tarnowski@maryland.gov
Frank P. Marenghi, Manager (410) 260-8302; e-mail: frank.marenghi@maryland.gov
Karen S. Knotts, Manager (410) 260-8294
e-mail: karen.knotts@maryland.gov
George M. O'Donnell, Customer Relations Manager (410) 260-8851; e-mail: george.o'donnell@maryland.gov
Staff: Michael A. Malpezzi, Artificial Reef Coordinator (410) 260-8290; e-mail: michael.malpezzi@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/reefs/index.aspx
Monty Hawkins, Chair
Richard Berich; David B. Dansberger; Mark Galasso; William Huppert; Thomas Ireland; Curtis Johns; Edward Liccione; Gregory Madjeski; Andrew May; Kate Meade; Troy J. Nowak; Gary T. Setzer; David M. Sutherland; Richard Webster; Karl Willey; Richard K. Younger.
Staff: Paul V. Genovese (410) 260-8328; e-mail: paul.genovese@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/mgmt-committees/sfac-index.aspx
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term)
Staff: Paul V. Genovese (410) 260-8328; e-mail: paul.genovese@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/mgmt-committees/tfac-index.aspx
Steven R. Lay, Chair (chosen by Commission), 2023
Paul V. Genovese, Administrator (410) 260-8328
e-mail: paul.genovese@maryland.gov
RECREATIONAL FISHING PROMOTION
Erik R. Zlokovitz (410) 260-8324; e-mail: erik.zlokovitz@maryland.gov
Lynn W. Fegley, Manager (410) 260-8285
e-mail: lynn.fegley@maryland.gov
ANALYSIS & ASSESSMENT
Alexei F. Sharov, Director (410) 260-8288
e-mail: alexei.sharov@maryland.gov
Carrie A. Kennedy, Director (410) 260-8295
e-mail: carrie.kennedy@maryland.gov
Brian M. Richardson, Director (410) 260-6082
e-mail: brian.richardson@maryland.gov
ADMINISTRATION
Debra E. Vreeland, Administrative Officer (410) 226-0078; e-mail: debra.vreeland@maryland.gov
Cinthia P. Driscoll, D.V.M., State Fish & Wildlife Veterinarian (410) 226-5193, ext. 138; e-mail: cindy.driscoll@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Manager
CEDARVILLE HATCHERY (Waldorf)
David P. Sien, Manager (301) 579-6215; e-mail: dave.sien@maryland.gov
Carol B. McCollough, Manager (410) 258-6061; e-mail: carol.mccollough@maryland.gov
James H. Uphoff, Jr., Director (410) 226-0078, ext. 174
e-mail: jim.uphoff@maryland.gov
[SARBANES COOPERATIVE OXFORD LABORATORY]
Brian M. Richardson, Director (443) 258-6082
e-mail: brian.richardson@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/oxford/index.aspx
BOARD OF VISITORS
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: Donald F. Boesch, Ph.D.; Russell B. Brinsfield, Ph.D.; Christopher F. D'Elia, Ph.D.; Ralph E. Eshelman, Ph.D.; Roger L. Herman, Ph.D.; Donald A. Munson, Ph.D.; James G. Sanders, Ph.D.
(K00A12, formerly 30.01.12)
FY2021 appropriation: $18,710,367; authorized positions: 89.5
Bruce D. Michael, Director (410) 260-8627
e-mail: bruce.michael@maryland.gov
MARYLAND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
(K00A1207, formerly 30.01.12.07)
FY2021 appropriation: $2,606,747; authorized positions: 19
Richard A. Ortt, Jr., Director (appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Natural Resources) (410) 554-5503
e-mail: richard.ortt@maryland.gov
web:
www.mgs.md.gov/
GEOLOGIC MAPPING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Richard A. Ortt, Jr. (410) 554-5503; e-mail: richard.ortt@maryland.gov
web: www.mgs.md.gov/geology/geomac.html
Joel Moore, Ph.D., Chair
Janet L. DeTore; Phillip King; C. Edmon Larrimore; Nathan Moore; James B. Stribling, Ph.D.; David A. Vanko, Ph.D.; Ethan Weikel; Marion Wiggins.
(410) 554-5503
Katherine V. Hanna, Executive Secretary (410) 260-8609; e-mail: katherine.hanna@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/streams/Pages/MWMC/index.aspx
Sandra E. (Sandy) Hertz, Chair (410) 865-2780; e-mail: shertz@mdot.maryland.gov
COASTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY PROGRAM
Stephen M. Van Ryswick, Chief (410) 554-5544; e-mail: stephen.vanryswick@maryland.gov
David C. Andreasen, Chief (410) 554-5561; e-mail: david.andreasen@maryland.gov
MONITORING & NONTIDAL ASSESSMENT DIVISION
(formerly K00A1204, 30.01.12.04)
Scott A. Stranko, Director (410) 260-8603
e-mail: scott.stranko@maryland.govADMINISTRATION
ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION
ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
MONITORING
RESEARCH VESSEL KERHIN
POWER PLANT ASSESSMENT DIVISION
(K00A1205, formerly 30.01.12.05)
FY2021 appropriation: $6,501,193; authorized positions: 15.5
Theodore J. Garrish, J.D., Director (410) 260-8665
e-mail: ted.garrish@maryland.gov
POWER PLANT RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Helen G. Stewart (410) 260-8660; e-mail: helen.stewart@maryland.gov
Kenneth M. Caps, Co-Chair (chosen by Secretary of Natural Resources)
Vacancy, Co-Chair (chosen by Secretary of Natural Resources)
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
(formerly K00A1201)
Patricia A. Matthews, Director (410) 260-8626
e-mail: patricia.matthews@maryland.gov
(formerly K00A1206, 30.01.12.06)
Thomas A. Parham, Director (410) 260-8630
e-mail: tom.parham@maryland.govDATA & COMPUTER RESOURCES
LIVING RESOURCE ASSESSMENT
QUANTITATIVE ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
SUPPORT SERVICES
WATER & HABITAT QUALITY
ENTERPRISE SERVICES
Allan Fisher, Ph.D., Deputy Secretary & Chief Operating Officer (410) 260-8117
e-mail: allan.fisher@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF FAIR PRACTICES
Richard W. Allen, Manager (410) 260-8058; e-mail: richard.allen@maryland.gov
Sharon Maenner Carrick, Director (410) 260-8783; e-mail: sharon.carrick@maryland.gov
Dona M. Goeller, Assistant Director (410) 260-8394; e-mail: dona.goeller@maryland.gov
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Sharon Maenner Carrick, Records Officer (410) 260-3233; e-mail: sharon.carrick@maryland.gov
Gregory J. Cunningham, Director (410) 260-8383
e-mail: gregory.cunningham@maryland.gov
(K00A0103, formerly 30.01.01.03)
FY2021 appropriation: $11,725,225; authorized positions: 26
Vacancy, Director (410) 260-8032
e-mail: katinaa.conn@maryland.gov
ACCOUNTING
Lauren M. Buckmaster, Associate Director (410) 260-8061
e-mail: lauren.buckmaster1@maryland.gov
Ryan A. Collins, Associate Director (410) 260-8034
e-mail: ryan.collins1@maryland.gov
Scharrence R. Richardson, Acting Associate Director (410) 260-8043
e-mail: scharrence.richardson2@maryland.gov
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICE
(K00A0104, formerly 30.01.01.04)
FY2021 appropriation: $2,170,446; authorized positions: 19
Momoh A. Conteh, Director (410) 260-8081
e-mail: momoha.conteh@maryland.gov
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(K00A0105, formerly 30.01.01.05)
FY2021 appropriation: $2,457,790; authorized positions: 20
Deshaun M. Steele, Chief Information Officer (410) 260-8368
e-mail: deshaun.steele@maryland.govAPPLICATIONS & WEB SERVICES
Robert D. Swan, Jr., Assistant Director (410) 260-8368
e-mail: robert.swan@maryland.gov
CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS
Natosha L. James, Helpdesk Manager (443) 336-2302; e-mail: natosha.james@maryland.gov
Jonathan T. Manley, Director (410) 353-9523
e-mail: jonathan.manley@maryland.gov
Michael Price, Manager (410) 260-8023
e-mail: mike.price@maryland.gov
NETWORK SECURITY & INFRASTRUCTURE
Ronald L. Mundy, Manager (443) 336-2286; e-mail: ronaldl.mundy@maryland.gov
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
G. Edward Ryan II, Director (410) 260-8734
e-mail: g.ryan@maryland.govLICENSING & REGISTRATION SERVICE
(K00A06, formerly 30.01.06)
FY2021 appropriation: $4,239,518; authorized positions: 33
Amanda N. Wilson, Director (410) 260-3233
e-mail: amanda.wilson@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/licensing.aspx
BUDGET, STATISTICAL & FISCAL PROGRAM
Amy L. Purzner, Administrator (410) 260-3244
e-mail: amy.purzner@maryland.gov
ANNAPOLIS SERVICE CENTER
Christopher Harrison, Manager (410) 260-3220; e-mail: christopher.harrison@maryland.gov
Amy L. Bell, Manager (410) 836-4550; e-mail: amy.bell@maryland.gov
Meghan P. Cadden, Manager (301) 777-2134; e-mail: meghan.cadden@maryland.gov
Marie J. Myers, Manager (410) 819-4100; e-mail: marie.myers@maryland.gov
Monica M. O'Neill, Manager (410) 713-3840; e-mail: monica.oneill@maryand.gov
Colleen M. Armstrong, Manager (667) 401-0765; e-mail: colleen.armstrong@maryland.gov
Meghan P. Cadden, Manager (240) 236-9950; e-mail: meghan.cadden@maryland.gov
Michaela M. Spriggs, Manager (410) 535-3382, (301) 855-1748; e-mail: michaela.spriggs@maryland.gov
LAND RESOURCES
Philip R. Hager, Assistant Secretary for Land Resources (410) 260-8106
e-mail: philip.hager@maryland.gov
Kevin R. Chesley, Special Assistant (410) 260-8103
e-mail: kevin.chesley@maryland.govENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
(K00A09, formerly K00A0507, and 30.01.05.07)
FY2021 appropriation: $6,366,833; authorized positions: 43
Perry A. Otwell, Director (410) 260-8911
e-mail: perry.otwell@maryland.govOCEAN CITY BEACH REPLENISHMENT & HURRICANE PROTECTION PROJECT - MAINTENANCE
(K00A0906, formerly K00A0907, K00A0512, and 30.01.03.006)
FY2021 appropriation: $1,000,000
Staff: Perry A. Otwell (410) 260-8911
ADMINISTRATION
Deborah M. Holt, Administrative Officer (410) 260-8924
e-mail: debbie.holt@maryland.gov
Ronald E. Rafter, Administrator (410) 643-8238
e-mail: ronald.rafter@maryland.gov
John F. Moore, Chief (410) 260-8923
e-mail: john.moore@maryland.gov
Vincent P. Manship, Chief (410) 228-8605
e-mail: vince.manship@maryland.gov
MARYLAND ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST
(K00A1301, formerly 30.01.13.01)
FY2021 appropriation: $595,682; authorized positions: 8
John G. Turgeon, Director (410) 697-9525
e-mail: john.turgeon@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/met/Pages/default.aspx
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Elected by Trustees in May to 4-year terms:
Mary Burke, Ph.D., Chair, 2024
Gary S. Burnett, Vice-Chair, 2023
Julia Jitkoff, 2019; Sarah J. Taylor-Rogers, Ph.D., 2021; Mark L. Hoffman, 2022; Thomas B. (Toby) Lloyd, 2022; Gregory Bowen, 2023; Kenneth C. Montague, Jr., 2023; Megan Benjamin, 2024; Megan D'Arcy, 2024; Loreta M. (Lori) Lynch, Ph.D., 2024; Thomas K. Prevas, 2024; Susanne Zilberfarb, 2024.
(K00A0209, formerly 30.01.02.09)
FY2021 appropriation: $16,278,244; authorized positions: 91
Kenneth W. Jolly, Acting Director & Acting State Forester (410) 260-8502
e-mail: kenneth.jolly@maryland.gov
web:
http://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/default.aspx
MARYLAND FOREST STEWARDSHIP COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Staff: Daniel R. Rider (410) 260-8583; e-mail: drider@dnr.state.md.us
Staff: Kenneth W. Jolly, Acting State Forester (410) 260-8502
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/sfcouncil.aspx
Gary G. Allen, Chair (chosen by Council)
Anthony H. DiPaolo; Kim I. Finch; Elizabeth Dickinson Hill; Frederick J. Johnson; Donnelle L. Keech; William T. Rees; Steven F. Resh; Bryan T. Seipp.
CENTRAL REGION (Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Harford, Howard & Montgomery Counties)
Wayne K. Merkel, Regional Forester (410) 836-4551; e-mail: wayne.merkel@maryland.gov
ELK NECK STATE FOREST
EASTERN REGION
Kip V. Powers, Regional Forester (410) 718-3862; e-mail: kip.powers@maryland.gov
CHESAPEAKE FOREST
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/chesapeakeforestlands.aspx
SOUTHERN REGION (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's & Prince George's Counties)
David W. Gailey, Regional Forester (301) 880-2746; e-mail: dave.gailey@maryland.gov
CEDARVILLE STATE FOREST
DONCASTER DEMONSTRATION FOREST
SALEM STATE FOREST
WESTERN REGION (Allegany, Frederick, Garrett & Washington Counties)
George A. Eberling, Regional Forester (301) 777-2024; e-mail: george.eberling@maryland.gov
GREEN RIDGE STATE FOREST
POTOMAC/GARRETT STATE FOREST
SAVAGE RIVER STATE FORESTFOREST STEWARDSHIP & UTILIZATION
Daniel R. Rider, Associate Director (410) 260-8583
e-mail: daniel.rider@maryland.govJOHN S. AYTON TREE NURSERY (STATE NURSERY)
Richard A. Garrett, Manager (410) 673-2467; e-mail: richard.garrett@maryland.govSTATEWIDE PROGRAMS
Anne B. Hairston-Strang, Ph.D., Associate Director (410) 260-8509
e-mail: anne.hairston-strang@maryland.gov
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Shenika V. Dyson, Fiscal Officer (410) 260-8522; e-mail: shenika.dyson@maryland.gov
Montgomery R. (Monte) Mitchell, Supervisor (410) 260-8503; e-mail: monte.mitchell@maryland.gov
Marian R. Honeczy, Manager (410) 260-8511; e-mail: marian.honeczy@maryland.gov
FOREST CONSERVATION ACT PROGRAM
TREE-MENDOUS MARYLAND PROGRAM
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/treemendous/default.aspxLAND ACQUISITION & PLANNING
(K00A0505)
FY2021 appropriation: $5,461,172; authorized positions: 28.5
Heidi E. Dudderar, Esq., Director (410) 260-8436
e-mail: heidi.dudderar1@maryland.gov
e-mail: hilary.bell1@maryland.gov
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
(K00A0502, formerly 30.01.05.02)
Vacancy, Associate Director (410) 260-8426
ADMINISTRATION
COMMUNITY PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
HERITAGE ADMINISTRATION
LOCAL PROGRAM OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONS
STATE & LOCAL PROGRAMS
Stacy J. Schaefer, Associate Director (410) 260-8431
e-mail: stacy.schaefer@maryland.gov
CONSERVATION & EASEMENT POLICY
(formerly K00A0513)
RURAL LEGACY BOARD
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/land/Pages/RuralLegacy/Rural-Legacy-Board.aspx
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/land/Pages/RuralLegacy/Rural-Legacy-Advisory-Committee.aspx
Mary E. (Cricket) Goodall, Chair (chosen by Governor)
David A. Foltz, 2020; Kyle L. Murray, 2020; Elizabeth N. Carter, Esq., 2022; Mary E. Burke, Ph.D., 2023; Jane Griffith Evans, 2023; Robert F. Cissel, Jr., 2024; David M. Jenkins, 2024; Steven K. Kline, 2024; Anthony H. DiPaolo, 2025; Gregory C. Sterling, Jr., 2025.
Steven C. Goodmuth, Associate Director (410) 260-8420
e-mail: steve.goodmuth@maryland.gov
ASSET INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM & GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
Laura B. Bowne, Manager (410) 260-8953; e-mail: laura.bowne@maryland.gov
STEWARDSHIP
John F. Wilson, Associate Director (410) 260-8412
e-mail: johnf.wilson@maryland.gov
CENTRAL REGION
EASTERN REGION
SOUTHERN REGION
WESTERN REGION
John F. Wilson, State Scenic & Wild Rivers Coordinator (410) 260-8412
e-mail: johnf.wilson@maryland.gov
SCENIC & WILD RIVERS REVIEW BOARD
Chair: Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary of Natural Resources (410) 260-8101
MARYLAND PARK SERVICE
(K00A04, formerly 30.01.04)
FY2021 appropriation: $55,085,094; authorized positions: 258
Nita M. Settina, Superintendent
(410) 260-8157
e-mail: nita.settina@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/Publiclands/Pages/default.aspx
e-mail: chris.bushman@maryland.govDEEP CREEK LAKE POLICY & REVIEW BOARD
Staff: vacancy (301) 387-4111
Robert F. Browning, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2022
Larry J. Iden. Term expires 2018.
Staff: Natalie R. Miller (410) 260-8167; e-mail: natalier.miller@maryland.gov
Deborah L. Carter, Chair (chosen by Commission, 1-year term), 2021
Sara Gonzales-Rothi, Esq., 2021; Lauren B. Ziegler, Esq., 2021; Anthony D. Bobo, Jr., 2022; J. Robert Bradshaw, 2022; Robert A. Dews, Jr., 2022; Carroll H. Hynson, Jr., 2022; Richard E. Rost, 2022; Christine C. Williams, 2022; Robert F. Durgin, 2023; Sandra J. Maruchi-Turner, 2023; James Melville Poole, 2023.
Mary R. Owens, Director (410) 260-8161; e-mail: mary.owens@maryland.gov
MARYLAND CONSERVATION CORPS
Luke Terrell, Program Manager (410) 260-8153; e-mail: luke.terrell@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/mcc.aspx
Frederick B. Banks, Director (410) 260-8150; e-mail: frederick.banks@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/cjc.aspx
Amanda M. Mock, Director (410) 260-8178
e-mail: amanda.mock@maryland.gov
CENTRAL MARYLAND REGION
Stephen D. McCoy, Regional Manager (443) 534-8673; e-mail: stephen.mccoy@maryland.gov
ELK NECK STATE PARK
GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK
HART-MILLER ISLAND STATE PARK
NORTH POINT STATE PARK
PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK
PATUXENT RIVER STATE PARK
ROCKS STATE PARK
SENECA CREEK STATE PARK
SUSQUEHANNA STATE PARK
FAIR HILL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA
MONOCACY RIVER NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA
MORGAN RUN NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AREA
SOLDIERS DELIGHT NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AREA
Trail in Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Tawes Drive, Elkton (Cecil County), Maryland, July 2015. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks.
EASTERN & SOUTHERN MARYLAND REGION
Patrick J. Bright, Jr., Regional Manager (443) 975-4357; e-mail: pat.brightjr@maryland.gov
ASSATEAGUE STATE PARK
BILL BURTON FISHING PIER STATE PARK
GREENWELL STATE PARK
HARRIET TUBMAN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD STATE PARK
JANES ISLAND STATE PARK
MARTINAK STATE PARK
POCOMOKE RIVER STATE PARK
POINT LOOKOUT STATE PARK
SANDY POINT STATE PARK
TUCKAHOE STATE PARK
WYE OAK STATE PARKSOUTHERN MARYLAND RECREATION COMPLEX:
CALVERT CLIFFS STATE PARK
CHAPEL POINT STATE PARK
CHAPMAN STATE PARK
NEWTOWNE NECK STATE PARK
PURSE STATE PARK
ROSARYVILLE STATE PARK
ST. CLEMENT'S ISLAND STATE PARK
ST. MARY'S RIVER STATE PARK
SMALLWOOD STATE PARK
MERKLE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
WYE ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA
Christy C. Bright, Regional Manager (410) 507-0068; e-mail: christy.bright@maryland.gov
BIG RUN STATE PARK
CASSELMAN RIVER BRIDGE STATE PARK
CUNNINGHAM FALLS STATE PARK
DANS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
FORT FREDERICK STATE PARK
GAMBRILL STATE PARK
Rocky Gap State Park, Flintstone (Allegany County), Maryland, October 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
HERRINGTON MANOR STATE PARK
NEW GERMANY STATE PARK
ROCKY GAP STATE PARK
SANG RUN STATE PARK
SWALLOW FALLS STATE PARK
WOLF DEN RUN STATE PARK
SOUTH MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA (GATHLAND STATE PARK, GREENBRIER STATE PARK, SOUTH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, & WASHINGTON MONUMENT STATE PARK)
MONOCACY RIVER NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA
SIDELING HILL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA
Washington Monument (left), Washington Monument State Park, Boonsboro (Washington County), Maryland, October 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
WILDLIFE & HERITAGE SERVICE
(K00A0301, formerly K00A0210, 30.01.02.010)
FY2021 appropriation: $11,316,150; authorized positions: 84
Paul A. Peditto, Director (410) 260-8549
e-mail: paul.peditto@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/default.aspx
MIGRATORY GAME BIRD ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Joshua D. Homyack (410) 221-8838, ext. 105; e-mail: josh.homyack@maryland.gov
W. Ladd Johnson, Chair
Carol Jane Baker-Jones; Mark C. Conner; Kenneth Griffin; Charles W. Heaps, Jr.; Matthew J. Mahoney, Ph.D.; Margaret E. Sentman; C. John Sullivan, Jr.; Aaron D. Ward.
Staff: Paul A. Peditto (410) 260-8549; e-mail: paul.peditto@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/WAC.aspx
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Commission in April)
Steven W. Keithley, 2021; Benjamin H. Alder, 2023; Joseph Schroyer, 2023; Carl F. Wagner, 2023; D. Matthew Cole, 2024; J. Jeremy Parks, 2024; Ryan D. Showalter, 2024; Thurmond L. Jenkins, 2025; Kaitlin L. Rossignuolo, 2025.
FISCAL, LEGISLATION, & REGULATIONS
Glenn D. Therres, Associate Director (410) 260-8572
e-mail: glenn.therres@maryland.gov
Karina E. Stonesifer, Associate Director (301) 777-2136
e-mail: karina.stonesifer@maryland.govGAME BIRD MANAGEMENT
GAME MAMMAL MANAGEMENT
NATURAL HERITAGE
Jonathan A. McKnight, Associate Director (410) 260-8539
e-mail: jonathan.mcknight@maryland.govCONSERVATION TECHNOLOGY
REGIONAL OPERATIONS
SCIENCE PROGRAMS
Gwenda L. Brewer, Ph.D., Manager (410) 260-8558; e-mail: gwenda.brewer@maryland.gov
Jason W. Harrison, Community Ecologist (410) 827-8612, ext. 2; e-mail: jason.harrison@maryland.gov
Christopher T. Frye, State Botanist (410) 260-8565; e-mail: chris.frye@maryland.gov
R. Wayne Tyndall, State Restoration Ecologist (410) 827-8612, ext. 110; e-mail: wayne.tyndall@maryland.gov
James M. McCann, State Zoologist (301) 689-7105; e-mail: james.mccann@maryland.govREGIONAL OPERATIONS
Timothy T. Larney, Associate Director (410) 260-8567
e-mail: tim.larney@maryland.gov
CENTRAL REGION
EASTERN REGION
SOUTHERN REGION
WESTERN REGION
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