DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

• camping reservations: 1-888-432-2267 (toll free)
  
• licenses, boat titles & registrations: (410) 260-3220
• park information: 1-800-830-3974 (toll free); park watch: 1-800-825-7275 (toll free)

Tawes State Office Builfding entrance, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, Maryland, March 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

hotlines:
• algal bloom: (410) 260-8630
• Chesapeake Bay safety & environment: 1-877-224-7229 (toll free, 24 hours); water quality: http://eyesonthebay.dnr.maryland.gov/eyesonthebay/
• fish health: 1-888-584-3110 (toll free, 24 hours)
  
• marine mammal sighting, stranding, or death: 1-800-628-9944 (toll free)
  
• natural resources police force: (410) 260-8888 (24 hours)
• nuisance animal: 1-877-463-6497 (toll free)

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

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.

David M. Goshorn, Ph.D., Senior Bay Restoration Coordinator (410) 260-8110
e-mail: david.goshorn@maryland.gov

CLIFF EROSION STEERING COMMITTEE
Staff: vacancy (410) 260-8102

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

eGOV & ONLINE SERVICES
Eugene F. Deems, Jr., Manager (410) 260-8014; e-mail: gene.deems@maryland.gov

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

Vacancy, Deputy Superintendent (410) 260-8880
Capt. Melissa M. Scarborough, Adjutant (410) 260-8687; e-mail: melissa.scarborough@maryland.gov

OFFICE 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

FISCAL SUPPORT - FIELD OPERATIONS - ABANDONED BOATS
Vacancy (410) 260-8893

PERSONNEL
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)


FIELD FORCE BUREAU, REGION 2
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)


INTELLIGENCE & SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU
Maj. Lloyd R. Ingerson, Commander (410) 260-8841
e-mail: lloydr.ingerson@maryland.gov


SPECIAL SERVICES BUREAU
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

SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
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


NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY (Stevensville)
TRAINING & IN-SERVICE PROGRAM


RECORDS & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
Capt. Tracy L. Campbell, Commander (410) 295-4636; (410) 260-8888 (24-hour emergency response)
e-mail: tracy.campbell@maryland.gov

SAFETY EDUCATION
Lt. James W. Satterfield, Commander (410) 643-8502; e-mail: james.satterfield@maryland.gov

AQUATIC RESOURCES

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) 260-8783

MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Aleksandra K. Vernon, Director (410) 260-8704
e-mail: aleks.vernon@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF COASTAL RESTORATION
Gabriel V. Cohee, Deputy Director (410) 260-8753
e-mail: gabe.cohee@maryland.gov

CHESAPEAKE & COASTAL POLICY DIVISION
Kristen B. Fleming, Director (410) 260-8813; e-mail: kristen.fleming@maryland.gov

HABITAT RESTORATION & CONSERVATION DIVISION
Claudia H. Donegan, Director (410) 260-8768; e-mail: claudia.donegan@maryland.gov

RESTORATION FINANCING DIVISION
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

COASTAL TRAINING PROGRAM


NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE


WATERWAY IMPROVEMENT FUND
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


CONSERVATION EDUCATION & STEWARDSHIP DIVISION
Britt E. Slattery, Director (410) 260-8715; e-mail: britt.slattery@maryland.gov

ECONOMIC & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Elliott T. Campbell, Director (410) 260-8702; e-mail: elliott.campbell@maryland.gov

GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION & ANALYSIS DIVISION
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)

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.

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

REGIONAL PROGRAM
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

REGULATIONS & MAPPING
Lisa A. Hoerger, Coordinator (410) 260-3478
e-mail: lisa.hoerger@maryland.gov

FISHING & 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

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
Chair: Karl R. Roscher, Aquaculture Coordinator, Department of Natural Resources (410) 260-8313; e-mail: karl.roscher@maryland.gov


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
Karl R. Roscher, Director (410) 260-8313; e-mail: karl.roscher@maryland.gov

ARTIFICIAL REEFS
Michael A. Malpezzi, Director (410) 260-8290; e-mail: michael.malpezzi@maryland.gov

FIELD OPERATIONS
Steven J. Schneider, Chief (410) 260-8329; e-mail: steven.schneider@maryland.gov

LEASING & PERMITTING
Rebecca M. Thur, Coordinator (410) 260-8252; e-mail: rebecca.thur@maryland.gov

BOATING SERVICES DIVISION
(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

FACILITIES & BOAT ACT
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

HYDROGRAPHIC OPERATIONS
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

FISCAL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION
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

BOAT TAX ENFORCEMENT
Paul E. Chenoweth, Administrator (410) 260-3277; e-mail: paul.chenoweth@maryland.gov

BUDGET & GRANTS
Anissa M. Walker, Administrator (410) 260-8283; e-mail: anissa.walker@maryland.gov

FISHERIES MONITORING & ASSESSMENT DIVISION
(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

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
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.

Ex officio: Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary of Natural Resources

OYSTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
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

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
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.

BLUE CRAB PROGRAM
Vacancy, Director (410) 260-8267

CHESAPEAKE FINFISH PROGRAM
Paul G. Piavis, Director (410) 643-6785, ext. 2110; e-mail: paul.piavis@maryland.gov

COASTAL FISHERIES
Angel L. Willey, Director (410) 643-4601, ext. 2101; e-mail: angel.willey@maryland.gov

FRESHWATER FISHERIES PROGRAM
(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)


PLANNING
Susan E. Rivers, Administrator (301) 791-4736; e-mail: susan.rivers@maryland.gov

STRIPED BASS PROGRAM
Harry T. Hornick, Director (410) 260-8305; e-mail: harry.hornick@maryland.gov

LEGISLATIVE & REGULATORY REVIEW DIVISION
(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

POLICY
Jacob J. Holtz, Manager (410) 260-8262; e-mail: jacob.holtz@maryland.gov

SCIENTIFIC COLLECTION PERMITS
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

Oyster shells, Benedict, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

MONITORING & ASSESSMENT
Mitchell L. Tarnowski, Manager (410) 260-8358; e-mail: mitch.tarnowski@maryland.gov

PUBLIC OYSTER FISHERY
Frank P. Marenghi, Manager (410) 260-8302; e-mail: frank.marenghi@maryland.gov

STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH & SERVICES DIVISION
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


MARYLAND ARTIFICIAL REEF COMMITTEE
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

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources to 2-year terms:
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.

SPORT FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMISSION
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

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Natural Resources to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term)

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
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

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Natural Resources to 2-year terms:
Steven R. Lay, Chair (chosen by Commission), 2023

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
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


STOCK HEALTH, DATA MANAGEMENT, & ANALYSIS DIVISION
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

DATA MANAGEMENT & QUOTA MONITORING
Carrie A. Kennedy, Director (410) 260-8295
e-mail: carrie.kennedy@maryland.gov

FISH HEALTH & HATCHERIES
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

FISH & WILDLIFE HEALTH
Cinthia P. Driscoll, D.V.M., State Fish & Wildlife Veterinarian (410) 226-5193, ext. 138; e-mail: cindy.driscoll@maryland.gov


HATCHERIES
Vacancy, Manager

CEDARVILLE HATCHERY (Waldorf)


JOSEPH MANNING HATCHERY (Waldorf)
David P. Sien, Manager (301) 579-6215; e-mail: dave.sien@maryland.gov

UNICORN LAKE HATCHERY (Millington)

SHELLFISH HEALTH
Carol B. McCollough, Manager (410) 258-6061; e-mail: carol.mccollough@maryland.gov


FISHERIES HABITAT & ECOSYSTEMS
James H. Uphoff, Jr., Director (410) 226-0078, ext. 174
e-mail: jim.uphoff@maryland.gov

COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT INVESTIGATIONS & FISHERIES HEALTH DIVISION
[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.

RESOURCE ASSESSMENT SERVICE
(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

Appointed by Director, Maryland Geological Survey:
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.

Nonvoting members: Jeffrey P. Halka; Heather A. Quinn; Stephen M. Van Ryswick.

COMMISSION OF THE MARYLAND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
(410) 554-5503

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources to 5-year terms

MARYLAND WATER MONITORING COUNCIL
Katherine V. Hanna, Executive Secretary (410) 260-8609; e-mail: katherine.hanna@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/streams/Pages/MWMC/index.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources to 3-year terms:
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

HYDROGEOLOGY & HYDROLOGY PROJECT
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.gov

ADMINISTRATION
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


Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
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


TIDEWATER ECOSYSTEM ASSESSMENT DIVISION
(formerly K00A1206, 30.01.12.06)
Thomas A. Parham, Director (410) 260-8630
e-mail: tom.parham@maryland.gov

DATA & COMPUTER RESOURCES
LIVING RESOURCE ASSESSMENT
QUANTITATIVE ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
SUPPORT SERVICES
WATER & HABITAT QUALITY

ENTERPRISE SERVICES

OFFICE OF FAIR PRACTICES
Richard W. Allen, Manager (410) 260-8058; e-mail: richard.allen@maryland.gov

AUDIT & MANAGEMENT REVIEW
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

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Gregory J. Cunningham, Director (410) 260-8383
e-mail: gregory.cunningham@maryland.gov

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
(K00A0103, formerly 30.01.01.03)
FY2021 appropriation: $11,725,225; authorized positions: 26
Vacancy, Director (410) 260-8032


Katina A. Conn, Deputy Director (410) 260-8039
e-mail: katinaa.conn@maryland.gov

ACCOUNTING
Lauren M. Buckmaster, Associate Director (410) 260-8061
e-mail: lauren.buckmaster1@maryland.gov

BUDGET OPERATIONS
Ryan A. Collins, Associate Director (410) 260-8034
e-mail: ryan.collins1@maryland.gov

PROCUREMENT & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
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.gov

APPLICATIONS & 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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Jonathan T. Manley, Director (410) 353-9523
e-mail: jonathan.manley@maryland.gov

TECHNCAL SERVICES
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.gov

LICENSING & 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


PUBLIC SERVICE CENTERS


ANNAPOLIS SERVICE CENTER
Christopher Harrison, Manager (410) 260-3220; e-mail: christopher.harrison@maryland.gov

CENTRAL SERVICE CENTER (Bel Air)
Amy L. Bell, Manager (410) 836-4550; e-mail: amy.bell@maryland.gov

CUMBERLAND SERVICE CENTER
Meghan P. Cadden, Manager (301) 777-2134; e-mail: meghan.cadden@maryland.gov

EAST CENTRAL SERVICE CENTER (Centreville)
Marie J. Myers, Manager (410) 819-4100; e-mail: marie.myers@maryland.gov

EASTERN SERVICE CENTER (Salisbury)
Monica M. O'Neill, Manager (410) 713-3840; e-mail: monica.oneill@maryand.gov

ESSEX SERVICE CENTER
Colleen M. Armstrong, Manager (667) 401-0765; e-mail: colleen.armstrong@maryland.gov

FREDERICK SERVICE CENTER
Meghan P. Cadden, Manager (240) 236-9950; e-mail: meghan.cadden@maryland.gov

SOUTHERN SERVICE CENTER (Solomons)
Michaela M. Spriggs, Manager (410) 535-3382, (301) 855-1748; e-mail: michaela.spriggs@maryland.gov

LAND RESOURCES

Kevin R. Chesley, Special Assistant (410) 260-8103
e-mail: kevin.chesley@maryland.gov

ENGINEERING & 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.gov

OCEAN 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

IN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION
Ronald E. Rafter, Administrator (410) 643-8238
e-mail: ronald.rafter@maryland.gov

PHYSICAL PLANT MANAGEMENT
John F. Moore, Chief (410) 260-8923
e-mail: john.moore@maryland.gov

TECHNICAL SERVICES
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

Maryland Environmental Trust, 100 Community Place, Crownsville, Maryland, July 2016. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

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.

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
(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

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
Staff: Kenneth W. Jolly, Acting State Forester (410) 260-8502
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/sfcouncil.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Natural Resources:
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.

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARDS

FIELD OPERATIONS
Kenneth W. Jolly, Associate Director (410) 260-8502
e-mail: kenneth.jolly@maryland.gov

PUBLIC LANDS MANAGEMENT

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

POCOMOKE RIVER STATE FOREST

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 FOREST

FOREST STEWARDSHIP & UTILIZATION
Daniel R. Rider, Associate Director (410) 260-8583
e-mail: daniel.rider@maryland.gov

JOHN S. AYTON TREE NURSERY (STATE NURSERY)
Richard A. Garrett, Manager (410) 673-2467; e-mail: richard.garrett@maryland.gov

STATEWIDE 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

STATE FIRE MANAGEMENT
Montgomery R. (Monte) Mitchell, Supervisor (410) 260-8503; e-mail: monte.mitchell@maryland.gov

URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAMS
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.aspx

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
Dakota E. Durcho, Manager (410) 260-8589; e-mail: dakota.durcho@maryland.gov

LAND 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

Hilary D. Bell, Deputy Director (410) 260-8450
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

LAND CONSERVATION
Stacy J. Schaefer, Associate Director (410) 260-8431
e-mail: stacy.schaefer@maryland.gov

CONSERVATION & EASEMENT POLICY


RURAL LEGACY PROGRAM
(formerly K00A0513)

RURAL LEGACY BOARD
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/land/Pages/RuralLegacy/Rural-Legacy-Board.aspx

Chair: Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary of Natural Resources

Ex officio: Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture; Robert S. McCord, Esq., Secretary of Planning.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/land/Pages/RuralLegacy/Rural-Legacy-Advisory-Committee.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms with Senate advice & consent:
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.

REAL PROPERTY
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


SCENIC & WILD RIVERS PROGRAM
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

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.

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

Lt. Col. Christopher C. Bushman, Deputy Superintendent (410) 260-8162
e-mail: chris.bushman@maryland.gov

DEEP CREEK LAKE POLICY & REVIEW BOARD
Staff: vacancy (301) 387-4111

Appointed by Governor:
Robert F. Browning, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2022
Larry J. Iden. Term expires 2018.

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
Staff: Natalie R. Miller (410) 260-8167; e-mail: natalier.miller@maryland.gov

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Natural Resources to 3-year terms:
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.

PLANNING & CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
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

MARYLAND CONSERVATION JOBS CORPS
Frederick B. Banks, Director (410) 260-8150; e-mail: frederick.banks@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/cjc.aspx

ADMINISTRATION
Amanda M. Mock, Director (410) 260-8178
e-mail: amanda.mock@maryland.gov

BUDGET DIVISION
Dana St. Clair, Chief Financial Officer (410) 260-8163; e-mail: dana.stclair2@maryland.gov

PERSONNEL DIVISION
Barbara A. Knisely, Manager (410) 260-8169; e-mail: barbara.knisely@maryland.gov

TRAINING DIVISION
Cineva G. Smith, Manager (410) 260-8159; e-mail: cineva.smith@maryland.gov

STATE PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREAS

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 Nature Center, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, 630 Tawes Drive, Elkton (Cecil County), Maryland, July 2015. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks.

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 PARK
SOUTHERN 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

MATTAWOMAN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREA
MERKLE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

SASSAFRAS RIVER NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA
WYE ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA

WESTERN MARYLAND REGION
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

New Germany Lake, New Germany State Park, Grantsville, Maryland, October 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

SOUTH MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA (GATHLAND STATE PARK, GREENBRIER STATE PARK, SOUTH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, & WASHINGTON MONUMENT STATE PARK)

DEEP CREEK NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA
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.

Muddy Creek Falls at Swallow Falls State Park (right), north of Oakland (Garrett County), Maryland, October 2014. 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

Appointed by Governor:
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.

WILDLIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION
Staff: Paul A. Peditto (410) 260-8549; e-mail: paul.peditto@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/WAC.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
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

GAME MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Karina E. Stonesifer, Associate Director (301) 777-2136
e-mail: karina.stonesifer@maryland.gov

GAME BIRD MANAGEMENT
GAME MAMMAL MANAGEMENT

NATURAL HERITAGE
Jonathan A. McKnight, Associate Director (410) 260-8539
e-mail: jonathan.mcknight@maryland.gov

CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGY
REGIONAL OPERATIONS

Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene c. carolina), Glen Burnie, June 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

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.gov

REGIONAL 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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