DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

• fish health hotline: 1-888-584-3110 (24 hours, toll free)
  
• marine mammal sighting, stranding, or death: 1-800-628-9944 (toll free)
  
• nuisance animal hotline: 1-800-442-0708 (toll free)

• camping reservations: 1-888-432-2267 (toll free)
  
• licenses, boat titles & registrations: (410) 260-8200
• park information: 1-800-830-3974 (toll free)
  
• park watch: 1-800-825-7275 (toll free)

Sarah J. Taylor-Rogers, Ph.D., Secretary of Natural Resources (410) 260-8101

Stanley K. Arthur, Deputy Secretary (410) 260-8102
Michael J. Nelson, Assistant Secretary, Capital Grants & Loans Administration (410) 260-8446
Verna E. Harrison, Assistant Secretary, Chesapeake Bay & Watershed Programs (410) 260-8116
Sumita Chaudhuri, Assistant Secretary, Management Service (410) 260-8106
James W. Dunmyer, Assistant Secretary, Public Lands (410) 260-8108
Carolyn V. Watson, Assistant Secretary, Resource Management Service (410) 260-8113
Joseph P. Gill, Counsel (410) 260-8350

Tawes State Office Building
580 Taylor Ave.
Annapolis, MD 21401 - 2397
(410) 260-8100
fax: (410) 260-8111
tty: (410) 260-8835
web: www.dnr.state.md.us

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

Stanley K. Arthur, Deputy Secretary (410) 260-8102
e-mail: sarthur@dnr.state.md.us

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON DISABILITIES ISSUES
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources
Contact: Deborah Heller (410) 260-8086

URBAN RESOURCES COORDINATING COUNCIL
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
Eugene A. Piotrowski, Chair (410) 260-8405

CONSERVATION EDUCATION
Lauren L. Wenzel, Matrix Manager (410) 260-8724

REGIONAL IMPLEMENTATION TEAMS
Frank M. Oslislo, Matrix Manager (410) 260-8391

COUNSEL
Joseph P. Gill, Principal Counsel (410) 260-8350

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE
(K00A0105, formerly 30.01.01.05)
FY2001 appropriation: $1,032,391
FY2001 authorized positions: 12
Wilson H. Parran, Chief of Information Technology (410) 260-8363
e-mail: wparran@dnr.state.md.us

APPLICATIONS SERVICE
Alphonso (Al) Gorham, Director (410) 260-8377
e-mail: agorham@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8111

E GOVERNMENT & INTERNET
Eugene F. Deems, Jr., Manager (410) 260-8014

ENTERPRISE SERVICES
Kim A. Meiklejohn, Manager (410) 260-8371

TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICE
Robert D. Swan, Manager (410) 260-8368

INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Nancy M. German, Legislative Officer (410) 260-8110
e-mail: ngerman@dnr.state.md.us

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
(K00A0106, formerly 30.01.01.06)
FY2001 appropriation: $905,251
FY2001 authorized positions: 11
Charles F. (Chuck) Porcari, Director (410) 260-8001
e-mail: cporcari@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8024

MEDIA RELATIONS & REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Surrick, Manager (410) 260-8008

SMART GROWTH & NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION
John W. Frece, Special Assistant to Governor (410) 260-8112
e-mail: jfrece@dnr.state.md.us

Smart Growth & Neighborhood Conservation Program: www.op.state.md.us/smartgrowth/

Live Near Your Work Program: www.op.state.md.us/smartgrowth/lnyw.htm

Rural Legacy Program: www.dnr.state.md.us/rurallegacy/index.html

Voluntary Cleanup & Revitalization (Brownfields) Program: www.mde.state.md.us/environment/was/brownfields/index.html

CAPITAL GRANTS & LOANS ADMINISTRATION

H. Grant DeHart, Director of Policy (410) 260-8425

MARYLAND ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST
(K00A1301, formerly 30.01.13.01)
FY2001 appropriation: $523,183
FY2001 authorized positions: 9.7
John C. Bernstein, Director (410) 514-7900
e-mail: jbernstein@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 514-7919

Elected by Trustees to 4-year terms:
Constance Lieder, Chair (chosen by Trustees in June, 2-year term), 2001
Ellen H. Kelly, 2001; William R. Powel, 2001; Doris Blazek-White, 2002; Brice M. Clagett, Esq., 2002; Edward Halle, Jr., 2002; Gerald E. Brock, 2003; Michael Hankin, 2003; John C. Murphy, Esq., 2003; K. King Burnett, Esq., 2004; Royce Hanson, 2004; Elizabeth Perry Kapsch, 2004.

Area representatives appointed by Trustees: Eleanor V. Altman; James Conrad; David Greene; Ann H. Jones; Peter Vorac.

Ex officio: Parris N. Glendening, Governor; Perry Sfikas, designee of Senate President; Casper R. Taylor, Jr., House Speaker.

OPERATIONS
(K00A0505, formerly 30.01.05.05)
FY2001 appropriation: $1,109,414
FY2001 authorized positions: 12
Pamela D. Lunsford, Director (410) 260-8447

PROGRAM OPEN SPACE
(K00A0502, formerly 30.01.05.02)
FY2001 appropriation: $3,094,341
FY2001 authorized positions: 25
James W. (Chip) Price, Director (410) 260-8426

ADMINISTRATION
Henry W. Kemp, Chief (410) 260-8432

HERITAGE ADMINISTRATION
Janet S. McKegg, Chief (410) 260-8439

STATE & LOCAL PROGRAMS

CENTRAL REGION
Bernard F. Wentker, Chief (410) 260-8438

EASTERN REGION
Timothy P. Brower, Chief (410) 543-6738

SOUTHERN REGION
Jean M. Lipphard, Chief (410) 260-8433

WESTERN REGION
John G. Braskey, Chief (301) 777-2030

RURAL LEGACY PROGRAM
(K00A0513)
Pamela F. Bush, Acting Director (410) 260-8428

RURAL LEGACY BOARD
Chair: Sarah J. Taylor-Rogers, Ph.D., Secretary of Natural Resources
Ex officio: Hagner R. Mister, Secretary of Agriculture; Harriet Tregoning, Secretary of Planning.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent:
William H. Hussmann, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2001

John B. Colvin; John C. Miller; H. Edward Yates. Terms expire 2001.

Cecelia Griffith Dennis; William R. Powel; Robert F. Stahl, Jr. Terms expire 2002.

Allen H. Cohey, Sr.; Carroll A. Jones; Patrick F. Noonan; Kristin A. Pauly. Terms expire 2003.

SHORE EROSION CONTROL
(K00A0508)
Leonard M. Larese-Casanova, Director (410) 260-8522

WATERWAY IMPROVEMENT
(K00A0509)
Michael G. Ewing, Acting Director (410) 260-8440

CHESAPEAKE BAY & WATERSHED PROGRAMS

CHESAPEAKE & COASTAL WATERSHED SERVICE
(K00A14, formerly 30.01.14)
FY2001 appropriation: $14,222,917
FY2001 authorized positions: 76.5
David G. Burke, Director (410) 260-8705
e-mail: dburke@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8709
web: www.dnr.state.md.us/bay/services/

INFORMATION RESOURCES CENTER
Cel Petro, Director (410) 260-8830

OPERATIONS SUPPORT
Etta L. Bardelang, Director (410) 260-8703

COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
(K00A1405, formerly 30.01.14.05)
FY2001 appropriation: $9,859,910
FY2001 authorized positions: 21
Gwynne Schultz, Director (410) 260-8735

COASTAL & WATERSHED RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Contact: Mary Conley (410) 260-8984

Appointed by member organizations:
Richard Robinson, Chair (chosen by Committee in Dec., 2-year term)

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION
(K00A1402, formerly 30.01.14.02)
FY2001 appropriation: $900,234
FY2001 authorized positions: 12
William S. Burgess, Director (410) 260-8755

GEOGRAPHIC DATA PRODUCTION
Kenneth M. Miller, Chief (410) 260-8751

GEOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
Bruce Thompson, Chief (410) 260-8752

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT & ANALYSIS DIVISION
(K00A1403)
FY2001 appropriation: $1,029,047
FY2001 authorized positions: 12
William A. Jenkins, Director (410) 260-8785

WATERSHED RESTORATION DIVISION
(K00A1404)
FY2001 appropriation: $833,591
FY2001 authorized positions: 15.5
Frank W. Dawson, Director (410) 260-8795

REGIONAL CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM
Frank W. Dawson, Director (410) 260-8729
e-mail: fdaw@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8709

WATERWAY & GREENWAYS DIVISION
(K00A1406)
FY2001 appropriation: $945,110
FY2001 authorized positions: 6
Teresa Moore, Director (410) 260-8781

GREENWAYS COMMISSION SUPPORT
Lisa A. Gutierrez, Executive Director (410) 260-8780

EDUCATION, BAY POLICY, & GROWTH MANAGEMENT
(K00A15, formerly 30.01.15)
FY2001 appropriation: $1,984,460
FY2001 authorized positions: 27
Mark M. Bundy, Director (410) 260-8720
e-mail: mbundy@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8709

Lauren L. Wenzel, Deputy Director (410) 260-8724

CHESAPEAKE BAY POLICY COORDINATION
Charles A. Wheeler, Director (410) 260-8717

CONSERVATION EDUCATION
Vacancy, Director (410) 260-8713

GROWTH & RESOURCE CONSERVATION
Sandra S. Olek, Director (410) 260-8720

SPECIAL PROJECTS
Vincent O. Leggett, Coordinator (410) 260-8744

TRIBUTARY STRATEGIES
Danielle T. Lucid, Director (410) 260-8724
web: www.dnr.state.md.us/bay/tribstrat/index.html

RESOURCE ASSESSMENT SERVICE
(K00A12, formerly 30.01.12)
FY2001 appropriation: $15,090,662
FY2001 authorized positions: 115
Paul O. Massicot, Ph.D., Director (410) 260-8680
e-mail: pmassicot@dnr.state.md.us

MARYLAND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
(K00A1207, formerly 30.01.12.07)
FY2001 appropriation: $2,410,830
FY2001 authorized positions: 31
Emery T. Cleaves, Ph.D., Director
(appointed by Governor upon recommendation of Secretary of Natural Resources) (410) 554-5504
e-mail: ecleaves@mgs.md.gov
fax: (410) 554-5502
web: http://mgs.dnr.md.gov/

COMMISSION OF THE MARYLAND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources to 5-year terms:
M. Gordon Wolman, Ph.D., Chair, 2002 (410) 516-7090
James B. Stribling, Ph.D., 2001; F. Pierce Linaweaver, Ph.D., 2003; Robert W. Ridky, Ph.D., 2004; one vacancy.

GEOLOGIC MAPPING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Contact: Emery T. Cleaves, Ph.D. (410) 554-5504

Appointed by Director, Maryland Geological Survey:
M. Gordon Wolman, Ph.D., Chair
William S. Burgess; John E. Carey; Jeffrey B. Jolle; F. Pierce Linaweaver, Ph.D.; Thomas O. Nuttle; James P. Reger, Ph.D.; Robert W. Ridky, Ph.D.; Kenneth N. Weaver, Ph.D.

MARYLAND WATER MONITORING COUNCIL
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources to 3-year terms:
Emery T. Cleaves, Ph.D., Chair (410) 554-5504

COASTAL & ESTUARINE GEOLOGY PROJECT
Jeffrey P. Halka, Chief (410) 554-5543
e-mail: jhalka@mgs.md.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY & MINERAL RESOURCES PROJECT
Gerald R. Baum, Ph.D., Chief (410) 554-5525
e-mail: gbaum@mgs.md.gov

EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION CENTER
Dale W. Shelton, Coordinator (410) 554-5505
e-mail: esic@mgs.md.gov/

SMALL WATERSHEDS STUDIES WORKGROUP PROJECT
James P. Reger, Ph.D., Coordinator (410) 554-5523
e-mail: jreger@mgs.md.gov

SMALL WATERSHEDS STUDIES WORKGROUP
James P. Reger, Ph.D., Team Leader (410) 554-5523

HYDROGEOLOGY & HYDROLOGY PROJECT
Harry J. Hansen, Ph.D., Chief (410) 554-5554

MONITORING & NONTIDAL ASSESSMENT DIVISION
(K00A1204, formerly 30.01.12.04)
FY2001 appropriation: $1,928,830
FY2001 authorized positions: 33
Ronald J. Klauda, Ph.D., Director (410) 260-8615
e-mail: rklauda@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8620

ADMINISTRATION
Karen S. Spencer, Administrative Officer (410) 260-8614

ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION
Paul E. Miller, Program Chief (410) 260-8616

ACID DEPOSITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Paul F. Kazyak, Program Chief (410) 260-8607
Daniel M. Boward, Assistant Program Chief (410) 260-8605

RIVERINE ECOLOGY
Christopher J. Millard, Section Leader (410) 260-8622

SPECIAL PROJECTS
Ann E. Lenert, Section Leader (410) 260-8609

STREAM ECOLOGY
Scott A. Stranko, Section Leader (410) 260-8603

GRAPHICS SUPPORT
Lamar Platt, Program Chief (410) 260-8621

MONITORING
Sarah A. Bowen, Program Chief (410) 974-3677

ALGAL IDENTIFICATION
Walter L. Butler, Section Head (410) 974-3677

BAY PROJECTS
Gregory L. Gruber, Section Head (410) 974-3677

BENTHIC IDENTIFICATION
Ellen Friedman, Section Head (410) 974-3677

SPECIAL PROJECTS
Timothy H. Herb, Section Head (410) 974-3677

RESEARCH VESSEL KERHIN
Richard Younger, Captain (410) 326-3142

POWER PLANT ASSESSMENT DIVISION
(K00A1205, formerly 30.01.12.05)
FY2001 appropriation: $5,511,786
FY2001 authorized positions: 11
Peter M. Dunbar, Ph.D., Director (410) 260-8665
e-mail: pdunbar@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8670

POWER PLANT RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Contact: Peter M. Dunbar, Ph.D. (410) 260-8660

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
Torrey C. Brown, M.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Natural Resources)
Dorothy F. Bailey; Patrick Breysse, Ph.D.; Susanne Brogan; Gregory V. Carmean; Mary Ann Chapman; Neal Cody; Ann Marie DeBiase; Gary Fuhrman; Michael Hirshfield; Frederick H. Hoover, Jr., Esq.; Claudia Jones; Al Kirby; Bryan G. Moorhouse; Raymond P. Morgan, Ph.D.; Adrienne L. Ottaviani; James S. Potts; Gary Shaffer, Ph.D.; Richard Sheckells; Anne Sindermann; Roland C. Steiner, Ph.D.; Michael J. Travieso; Jerry Wade.

Ex officio: Arthur Dorman, designee of Senate President; Brian K. McHale, designee of House Speaker; Matthew Power, designee of Secretary of Planning.

SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
F. Lee Clow, Director (410) 260-8684
e-mail: lclow@dnr.state.md.us


TIDEWATER ECOSYSTEM ASSESSMENT DIVISION
(K00A1206, formerly 30.01.12.06)
FY2001 appropriation: $4,565,761
FY2001 authorized positions: 34
Robert E. Magnien, Ph.D., Director (410) 260-8630
e-mail: rmagnien@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8640

DATA & COMPUTER RESOURCES
Anthon V. Allred, Jr., Project Chief (410) 260-8642

LIVING RESOURCE ASSESSMENT
David M. Goshorn, Project Chief (410) 260-8639

MODELLING
Peter J. Tango, Monitoring Coordinator (410) 260-8630

SUPPORT SERVICES
Patricia A. Matthews, Administrative Officer (410) 260-8626

TOXICS CONTAMINATION
Vacancy, Project Chief (410) 260-8651

WATER & HABITAT QUALITY
Bruce D. Michael, Project Chief (410) 260-8627

MANAGEMENT SERVICE

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
(K00A0103, formerly 30.01.01.03)
FY2001 appropriation: $3,469,459
FY2001 authorized positions: 43
Steven L. Powell, Director (410) 260-8032
e-mail: spowell@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8346

BUDGET ADMINISTRATION
Jean Browning, Fiscal Administrator (410) 260-8033

CAPITAL BUDGET & SUPPORT SERVICES
John C. Rehmert, Manager (410) 260-8036

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & REPORTING
Susan M. Armiger, Fiscal Administrator (410) 260-8040

PROCUREMENT
Deborah K. Thompson, Administrator (410) 260-8056

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Laverne Pinkney, Administrator (410) 260-8398

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICE
(K00A0104, formerly 30.01.01.04)
FY2001 appropriation: $1,195,086
FY2001 authorized positions: 20
Kathryn C. Marr, Director (410) 260-8081
e-mail: kmarr@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8099
web: www.dnr.state.md.us/humanresources/

MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS & AUDITING
Gregory J. Cunningham, Director (410) 260-8383
e-mail: gcunningham@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8111

PUBLIC LANDS

SCENIC & WILD RIVERS REVIEW BOARD
John F. Wilson, State Scenic & Wild Rivers Coordinator (410) 260-8412

Chair: Sarah J. Taylor-Rogers, Ph.D., Secretary of Natural Resources (410) 260-8101
Ex officio: Hagner R. Mister, Secretary of Agriculture; Jane T. Nishida, Secretary of the Environment; Harriet Tregoning, Secretary of Planning; Ernest J. Gregg, Jr., Garrett County Commissioner.

LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS CENTER
Wendell W. Jones, Manager (410) 260-8872

STATE FOREST & PARK SERVICE
(K00A04, formerly 30.01.04)
FY2001 appropriation: $40,089,114
FY2001 authorized positions: 379
Col. Richard P. (Rick) Barton, Superintendent (410) 260-8186
e-mail: rbarton@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8191

Paul (Rusty) Ruszin, Assistant Superintendent (410) 260-8186
Thomas Haines, Assistant Superintendent (410) 260-8186

DEEP CREEK LAKE POLICY & REVIEW BOARD
Contact: Paul D. Durham (301) 387-4111

John M. Forman, Chair (chosen by Governor)

Appointed by Governor: Ursula A. Franklin; Greig C. Johnson; James J. Kline; Barry H. Weinberg.

Garrett County Senator (District 1): John J. Hafer

Garrett County Delegate (District 1A): George C. Edwards

County Commissioner chosen by Garrett County Board of County Commissioners: Wendell R. Beitzel

Ex officio: Frederick A. Thayer, designee of President, Deep Creek Lake Property Owners' Association; Karen F. Myers, designee of Chair, Garrett County Chamber of Commerce.

GUNPOWDER FALLS LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD
Contact: John F. Wilson (410) 260-8412

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
A. Louise Matzinger, Chair (410) 877-1627

HELEN AVALYNNE TAWES GARDEN ADVISORY BOARD
Contact: Donald Myers (410) 260-8183
web: www.dnr.state.md.us/programs/tawesgarden.html

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
Frances Peeler, Chair (410) 974-0522

MARYLAND CONSERVATION CORPS
David C. Taylor, Director (410) 260-8162

STATE FORESTS, PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREAS

ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
(K00A09, formerly K00A0507, and 30.01.05.07)
FY2001 appropriation: $4,355,974
FY2001 authorized positions: 56
Robert P. Gaudette, Director (410) 260-8899
Randy Harrill, Assistant Director (410) 260-8895
fax: (410) 260-8894

ADMINISTRATION
Rose A. Hargadon, Administrative Officer (410) 260-8898

GREEN BUILDING
Daniel J. Brower, Chief (410) 260-8912

IN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION
Ronald E. Rafter, Administrator (410) 643-8238

CENTRAL REGIONAL TEAM
Michele A. Hurt, Regional Engineer (410) 260-8905

EASTERN REGIONAL TEAM
Jordan R. Loran, Regional Engineer (410) 260-8907

OCEAN CITY BEACH REPLENISHMENT & HURRICANE PROTECTION PROJECT
(K00A0907, formerly K00A0512, and 30.01.03.006)
FY2001 appropriation: $1,000,000
Contact: Robert P. Gaudette (410) 260-8899

SOUTHERN REGIONAL TEAM
Andrew R. Hanas, Regional Engineer (410) 260-8909

WESTERN REGIONAL TEAM
Harvey Bryant, Regional Engineer (410) 260-8911

PHYSICAL PLANT MANAGEMENT
Ray M. Tracy, Chief (410) 260-8923

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Thomas P. Chesser, Chief (410) 228-8605

SURVEY & INSPECTION SECTION

NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE FORCE
(K00A07, formerly 30.01.07)
FY2001 appropriation: $24,982,687
FY2001 authorized positions: 298
Col. John W. Rhoads, Superintendent
Lt. Col. John F. Sherbert, Deputy Superintendent
(410) 260-8881/2
fax: (410) 260-8878

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUREAU
Maj. Maurice C. Davis, Chief (410) 260-8838

AVIATION DIVISION
Sgt. R. Scott Zimmerman, Commander (410) 820-7836

DNR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
Alan T. Kealey, Director (410) 260-8887

SAFETY EDUCATION & BOATING REGULATIONS DIVISION
Capt. W. David Street, Commander (410) 974-2040

BOAT ACT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Contact: Capt. W. David Street (410) 074-2040


Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
Frank Webb, Chair

BOATING EDUCATION
Anne M. Rogers, Supervisor (410) 974-2040

HUNTING EDUCATION
D. Victor MacCullum, Supervisor (410) 974-2040

SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
Capt. Sharon Brannock, Commander (410) 260-8838

HYDROGRAPHIC OPERATIONS
Sgt. David Gough, Supervisor (410) 643-6521

DNR VESSEL INDEPENDENCE
Joseph P. Scharnus, Captain (410) 974-5335

DNR VESSEL MILLARD TAWES
Edward E. Somers, Jr., Captain (410) 968-1871

DNR VESSEL SANDUSKY
Charles L. Parrott, Captain (410) 643-1089

DNR VESSEL WIDENER
Jeff R. Lill, Captain (410) 643-1060

MAINTENANCE & SUPPLY
Capt. Sharon Brannock, Supervisor (410) 643-5771

TRAINING DIVISION
NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY (Stevensville)
Capt. Garland R. Nixon, Director (410) 643-5773

FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU
Lt. Col. Tammy S. Broll, Chief
Maj. Dean F. Scarborough, Assistant Chief
(410) 260-8883/4
fax: (410) 260-8879

CENTRAL REGION
Capt. Daniel Hughes, Regional Commander (410) 356-7060

EASTERN REGION
Capt. Michael E. Bloxom, Regional Commander (410) 548-7070

SOUTHERN REGION
Capt. Mark Sanders, Regional Commander (301) 888-1601

WESTERN REGION
Capt. Louis Ritter, Regional Commander (301) 777-7771

MANAGEMENT SERVICES BUREAU
Kathy T. Lantz, Chief (410) 260-8886

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Amy E. Benton (general direction) (410) 260-8844
Debbie O'Dea (field operations) (410) 974-8893

DATA PROCESSING
Gary A. Thompson, Systems Analyst & Programmer (410) 260-8851

RESOURCE PLANNING
(K00A08, formerly K00A0501, and 30.01.05.01)
FY2001 appropriation: $1,181,924
FY2001 authorized positions: 21
Eugene A. Piotrowski, Director (410) 260-8405

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Arnold Norden, Chief (410) 260-8406

MAPPING & PROPERTY RESEARCH
Steven C. Goodmuth, Chief (410) 260-8420

RESOURCE PLANNING

CENTRAL REGION
Kenneth E. Shanks, Chief (410) 260-8412

EASTERN REGION
John F. Wilson, Chief (410) 260-8417

SOUTHERN REGION
Mark R. Spencer, Chief (410) 260-8416

WESTERN REGION
Neil R. Welch, Chief (410) 260-8410

TECHNICAL SERVICES
Kerry Wicks, Chief (410) 260-8413

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICE

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Ray C. Dintaman, Jr., Director (410) 260-8331
fax: (410) 260-8670

CHESAPEAKE BAY CRITICAL AREA COMMISSION
(K00A10, formerly 30.01.10)
FY2001 appropriation: $1,536,939
FY2001 authorized positions: 15
P. Ren Serey, Executive Director (410) 260-3460
e-mail: rserey@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 974-5338

Peggy G. Mickler, Coordinator & Assistant to Chair (410) 260-3466

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
John C. North II, Chair (chosen by Governor)

David W. Cooksey. Term expires 1999.

Joseph A. Jackson III; Andrew Myers; Samuel E. Wynkoop, Jr. Terms expire 2002.

David G. Bourdon; Deborah B. Cain; Charles C. Graves III; Samuel Q. Johnson III; John A. Olszewski, Sr.; William L. Rice, Jr.; Jack F. Witten. Terms expire 2003.

Margo G. Bailey; Clinton S. Bradley III; Judith A. Evans; James C. Foor, D.V.M.; William M. Giese, Jr.; Paul J. Jones, Jr., Esq.; Barbara D. Samorajczyk. Terms expire 2004.

Ex officio: Louise Lawrence, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; James H. McLean, designee of Secretary of Business & Economic Development; James L. Hearn, designee of Secretary of the Environment; Robert P. Goodman, designee of Secretary of Housing & Community Development; Lauren L. Wenzel, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources; Larry F. Duket, designee of Secretary of Planning; Meg Andrews, designee of Secretary of Transportation.

ADMINISTRATION
Veronica Moulis, Administrator (410) 260-3461

PROGRAM AMENDMENT & IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION
Mary R. Owens, Chief (410) 260-3480

PROJECT EVALUATION DIVISION
Regina A. Esslinger, Chief (410) 260-3479

FISHERIES SERVICE
(K00A17, formerly 30.01.17)
FY2001 appropriation: $13,371,137
FY2001 authorized positions: 150
Eric C. Schwaab, Director (410) 260-8281
e-mail: eschwaab@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8279
web: www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/

W. Peter Jensen, Deputy Director (410) 260-8261
e-mail: pjensen@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8278

MARICULTURE, ESTUARINE & MARINE HATCHERIES DIVISION
Stephen P. Minkkinen, Director (410) 260-8326

AQUACULTURE & BOTTOM LEASE COORDINATION
Richard E. Bohn, Manager (410) 260-8317

CEDARVILLE HATCHERY (Waldorf)
William Jerry Stringer, Manager (301) 888-2107

MANNING HATCHERY (Waldorf)
David Sien, Manager (301) 579-6215

UNICORN HATCHERY (Millington)
Sid Compton, Manager (410) 928-3646

PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION
George L. Herlth, Director (410) 260-8282

POLICY & FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Howard J. King III, Director (410) 260-8264

COMMERCIAL & RECREATIONAL SERVICES
Martin L. Gary, Program Manager (410) 260-8289

CONSERVATION & STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS
Marguerite (Margie) Whilden, Program Manager (410) 260-8269

CLAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Contact: W. Peter Jensen (410) 260-8261

COASTAL BAYS FISHERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Contact: Thomas J. O'Connell (410) 260-8271

Eric C. Schwaab, Chair
Sherman Baynard; David Blazer; Michael E. Bloxom; Susan Foster; James Hall; Monty Hawkins; Edward Lynch; Jeanne Lynch; Samuel Martin; Charles Nichols; Joseph O'Hara; Thomas Patton; William Ryan; Ricks E. Savage; Carl Zimmerman.

OYSTER DIVING COMMITTEE
Appointed by Director, Fisheries Service, in consultation with Maryland Watermen's Association:
George M. O'Donnell, Chair
Richard LaBrie; John L. Trossback; Harry White; Gregory Wilson.

OYSTER DREDGERS COMMITTEE
Elected by county committees:
H. Russell Dize, Chair

PATENT TONG COMMITTEE
Appointed by Director, Fisheries Service, in consultation with Maryland Watermen's Association:
Gerald S. Phillips, Sr., Chair
Charles Clark, Jr.; John Dize; Mickey Evans; Joseph Lore; John Orme; Wayne Windsor.

SPORT FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Contact: Howard J. King III (410) 260-8264

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Natural Resources to 4-year terms:
James W. Gracie, Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term), 2003
Bruce R. Scheible, 1998; Diane R. Baynard, 2000; Dale P. Dirks, 2000; Edward A. O'Brien, 2000; James H. Gilford, Ph.D., 2001; William T. Windley, Jr., 2001; Mark Sampson, 2001; Richard W. Gaines, Sr., 2002; Anne Lowe McIntosh, 2003; David C. Mummert, 2003; Larry R. Shannon, Ph.D., 2004.

STATEWIDE OYSTER COMMITTEE
Norman Bean; Danny Beck; George (Jackie) Bowen; Roland Bradshaw; Charles F. Clark, Jr.; Arthur S. Daniels, Jr.; Charles E. Davis; James R. Gross; Robert Hambleton; Joseph E. Heim; Andrew McCown; John R. McGlaughlin; James McGlincy; Wade Murphy, Jr.; William L. Rice; Jackie Russell; Louis Sears; Richard Webster. Terms expire 1998.

STATEWIDE OYSTER TONGERS COMMITTEE
Elected by county committees
Contact: W. Peter Jensen (410) 260-8261

TIDAL FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Contact: Howard J. King III (410) 260-8264


Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Natural Resources to 2-year terms:
William R. Woodfield, Jr., Chair (chosen by Commission)
Daniel F. Beck, Jr.; William W. Brooks; H. Russell Dize; Joseph E. Heim; Glenn A. James; Andrea A. Jacquette; Frederick W. Maddox; Lawrence W. Simns. Terms expire 2000.

FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS
Nancy H. Butowski, Program Manager (410) 260-8320

LEGISLATION & REGULATION
Cynthia Goshorn, Assistant Coordinator (410) 260-8307

REGULATORY PROGRAMS
William A. Outten, Program Manager (410) 260-8266

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
(K00A1708)
FY2001 appropriation: $3,741,927
FY2001 authorized positions: 39
Phillip W. Jones, Director (410) 260-8295
e-mail: pjones@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8279

BIOLOGICAL MONITORING & ANALYSIS
Harley J. Speir, Chief (410) 260-8303

STRIPED BASS PROJECT
Harry Hornick, Project Leader (410) 260-8305

RESEARCH & STOCK ASSESSMENT
Vacancy, Chief (410) 260-8284

SOCIOECONOMIC MONITORING & ANALYSIS
Jian A. Zhou, Ph.D., Chief (410) 260-8297

SURVEY DESIGN & ANALYSIS
Alexei F. Sharov, Chief (410) 260-8288

RESTORATION & ENHANCEMENT DIVISION
(K00A1706)
FY2001 appropriation: $3,008,492
FY2001 authorized positions: 43
H. Robert Lunsford, Jr., Director (410) 260-8321

COLD WATER PRODUCTION PROGRAM
David E. Woronecki, Associate Director (301) 791-4736

OPERATIONS
Robert S. (Steve) Early, Chief (410) 260-8267

SARBANES COOPERATIVE OXFORD LABORATORY
(K00A1707, formerly 30.01.17.07)
FY2001 appropriation: $1,204,821
FY2001 authorized positions: 13
Stephen J. Jordan, Ph.D., Director (410) 226-0078
fax: (410) 226-0120
web: www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/oxford/index.html

BOARD OF VISITORS
Contact: Stephen J. Jordan, Ph.D. (410) 226-0078

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.

FISH & WILDLIFE HEALTH
Cindy P. Driscoll, Ph.D., Director (410) 226-5193

MAPPING & ANALYSIS
Gary F. Smith, Director (410) 226-0078

OYSTER DISEASE RESEARCH
Christopher Dungan, Director (410) 226-5697

SHELLFISH DIVISION
Christopher C. Judy, Director (410) 260-8259

DEAL ISLAND HATCHERY
Leon Williams, Manager (410) 784-2106

PINEY POINT AQUACULTURE CENTER
Stanley Tomaszewski, Manager (410) 994-0214

MONITORING & ANALYSIS PROGRAM
Vacancy, Manager (410) 260-8259

RESTORATION & REPLETION PROGRAM
Vacancy, Manager (410) 260-8259

OYSTER REPLETION PROJECT
Roy O. Scott, Manager (410) 643-6785

FOREST, WILDLIFE & HERITAGE SERVICE
(K00A02, formerly 30.01.02)
FY2001 appropriation: $19,148,061
FY2001 authorized positions: 229.5
Richard Dolesh, Director (410) 260-8582
e-mail: rdolesh@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8596

Jeffrey L. Horan, Deputy Director (410) 260-8582

ADMINISTRATION
Patrick E. Meckley, Director (410) 260-8586

FOREST SERVICE
(K00A0209, formerly 30.01.02.09)
FY2001 appropriation: $11,395,435
FY2001 authorized positions: 118.5
Steven W. Koehn, Acting Director & Acting State Forester(410) 260-8501
e-mail: skoehn@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8595

FOREST ADVISORY COMMISSION
Contact: Pamela P. Cressman (410) 260-8515


Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Natural Resources:
John E. Brodie, Chair (chosen by Commission)
John M. Forman; Margaret S. Mallino; Elner W. Prater; Gene M. Ransom III, Esq.; Susan Kay Reinhart; Laurence Sharpe; Margaret P. Wright; one vacancy.

CENTRAL REGION
Wayne K. Merkel, Acting Regional Forester (410) 836-4551

BALTIMORE & CARROLL COUNTIES
Robert S. (Rob) Prenger, Project Manager (410) 665-5991

CECIL & HARFORD COUNTIES
Wayne K. Merkel, Project Manager (410) 836-4551

HOWARD & MONTGOMERY COUNTIES
David C. Plummer, Project Manager (301) 854-6060

EASTERN REGION
Kip Powers, Regional Forester (410) 543-6749

UPPER SHORE (Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne's & Talbot Counties)
M. Teresa Batchelor, Project Manager (410) 758-5254

MIDSHORE (Dorchester & Wicomico Counties)
T. Scott Daniels, Project Manager (410) 228-1861

LOWER SHORE (Somerset & Worcester Counties)
John Jordan, Project Manager (410) 651-2004

SOUTHERN REGION
Kenneth W. Jolly, Regional Forester (301) 464-3065

ANNE ARUNDEL & CALVERT COUNTIES
Steven P. Stadelman, Project Manager (410) 535-1303

CHARLES & ST. MARY'S COUNTIES
David W. Gailey, Project Manager (301) 934-2543

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
William V. Brumbley, Project Manager (301) 464-3065

WESTERN REGION
Robert C. Webster, Jr., Regional Forester (301) 777-2137

ALLEGANY COUNTY
Bernard C. Zlomek, Project Manager (301) 777-2137

FREDERICK & WASHINGTON COUNTIES
Michael F. Kay, Project Manager (301) 473-8417

GARRETT COUNTY
Ernest L. Metz, Jr., Project Manager (301) 334-3296

DEMONSTRATION FORESTS

DONCASTER DEMONSTRATION FOREST
Contact: J. Craig Henderson (301) 934-2543

SETH DEMONSTRATION FOREST
Contact: Stark McLaughlin (410) 479-1623

STONEY FOREST DEMONSTRATION FOREST
Contact: Wayne Merkel (410) 836-4551

WICOMICO DEMONSTRATION FOREST
Contact: Randy Blass (410) 543-1950

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARDS
Appointed by Assistant Secretary for Resource Management Service
Michael B. Grant, Executive Director (410) 260-8508

FOREST STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
Steven W. Koehn, Associate Director (410) 260-8502

FIRE PROTECTION
Maureen Brooks, Acting Manager (410) 260-8503

JOHN S. AYTON TREE NURSERY (STATE NURSERY)
Richard Garrett, Manager (410) 673-2467

PRIVATE LAND STEWARDSHIP
Donald Van Hassent, Manager (410) 260-8504

PUBLIC LAND STEWARDSHIP
Jack Perdue, Manager (410) 260-8505

URBAN FORESTRY & REFORESTATION
Michael F. Galvin, Acting Program Manager (410) 260-8502

FOREST CONSERVATION ACT PROGRAM
Marian Honeczy, Coordinator (410) 260-8511

TREE-MENDOUS MARYLAND PROGRAM
Terry Galloway, Coordinator (410) 260-8510
e-mail: tgalloway@dnr.state.md.us
web: www.dnr.state.md.us/forests/treemendous/

URBAN FORESTRY
Michael F. Galvin, Coordinator (410) 260-8507

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Terry Galloway, Coordinator (410) 260-8510

WILDLIFE & HERITAGE DIVISION
(K00A02010, formerly 30.01.02.010)
FY2001 appropriation: $6,955,180
FY2001 authorized positions: 105
Michael E. Slattery, Director (410) 260-8536
e-mail: mslattery@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 269-8595

Robert A. Beyer, Deputy Director (410) 260-8535

CAPTIVE WILDLIFE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Contact: Mary Jo Scanlan-Bartles (410) 260-8545

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
Carolyn Ratliff, Chair

FUR RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Contact: Robert C. Colona (410) 376-3236

Appointed by Director, Wildlife & Heritage Division:
Thomas Ireland, Chair

MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Contact: Larry J. Hindman (410) 827-8612

Appointed by Governor:
Ladd Johnson, Chair
Carol Jane Baker; Donna L. Judge; Matthew C. Perry, Ph.D.; Michael H. Weir; Philip R. Wills III; four vacancies.

TASK FORCE ON NON-LETHAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Staff: Mary Goldie (410) 260-8546

Steven J. Kastoroon, Chair (chosen by Task Force)

Appointed by Senate President: Roy P. Dyson

Appointed by House Speaker: Sharon M. Grosfeld

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: Lowell W. Adams, Ph.D.; Theresa Chanowski; Cindy P. Driscoll, D.V.M.; Martha Gagnon; Rob Gibbs; Steven J. Kastoroon; Jonathan S. Kays; Timothy Lambert; Michael Markarian; Pat McElroy; Marvin Tenberg; Les Terry; Gerald W. Winegrad.

Ex officio: Carolyn V. Watson, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources

WILD TURKEY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Contact: Steven L. Bittner (301) 842-3355

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
James H. Gilford, Ph.D., Chair

WILDLIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION
Contact: Robert A. Beyer (410) 260-8535


Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Spaulding A. Goetze, Sr., Chair (chosen by Commission in June), 2001
Peyton S. Cochran, Jr., 1999; Conrad J. Langenfelder, 1999; Robert Gregory, Jr., Ph.D., 2000; E. Joseph Lamp, Ph.D., 2000; Catherine L. Tait, 2000; Lowell W. Adams, Ph.D., 2001; Bonnie Kelley, 2001; one vacancy.

BIODIVERSITY PROGRAM
Glenn D. Therres, Chief (410) 260-8572

CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
D. Ann Rasberry, Chief (410) 260-8558

GAME MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Paul Peditto, Manager (301) 777-2136

CENTRAL REGION
Kenneth J. D'Loughy, Regional Manager (301) 258-0817

EASTERN REGION
Peter S. Jayne, Regional Manager (410) 827-8612

SOUTHERN REGION
Vacancy, Regional Manager (410) 260-8564

WESTERN REGION
James M. Mullan, Regional Manager (301) 777-2136

LICENSING & REGISTRATION SERVICE
(K00A06, formerly 30.01.06)
FY2001 appropriation: $3,294,867
FY2001 authorized positions: 48
Bruce A. Gilmore, Director (410) 260-8233
e-mail: bgilmore@dnr.state.md.us
fax: (410) 260-8217

BOAT DEALER ADVISORY COUNCIL
Contact: Bruce A. Gilmore (410) 260-8233


Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: H. Alan Black III; Nancy Cann; Thomas Franks; Frank Gary; Totch Hartge; Woody Jackson; J. P. Marzullo; Scott Quimby; Brian Schneider; Susan Smith; Michael Zenker; Sandy Zimmerman.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Vicki L. Johnston, Administrator (410) 260-8244

BOAT EXCISE TAX & INVESTIGATIONS
David W. VanDyke, Administrator (410) 260-8240

PUBLIC SERVICES
Gladys J. Downs, Administrator (410) 260-8228

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT & REVIEW
Donald Cager, Supervisor (410) 260-8225

ANNAPOLIS SERVICE CENTER
Cheryl Green-Scott, Manager (410) 260-8209

CENTRAL SERVICE CENTER (Bel Air)
Margaret A. Sewell, Manager (410) 836-4555

DUNDALK SERVICE CENTER
P. Marlene Thrower, Manager (410) 284-1654

EAST CENTRAL SERVICE CENTER (Centreville)
Dawn M. Thomas, Manager (410) 758-5252

EASTERN SERVICE CENTER (Salisbury)
Norma G. Ehinger, Manager (410) 543-6907

SOUTHERN SERVICE CENTER (Prince Frederick)
Marilyn L. Ford, Manager (410) 535-3382

WESTERN SERVICE CENTER (Cumberland)
Carol A. Lease, Manager (301) 777-2135

TECHNICAL SERVICES & DEVELOPMENT
Anedra M. Knight, Administrator (410) 260-8214

Maryland Constitutional Offices & Agencies
Maryland Departments
Maryland Independent Agencies
Maryland Executive Commissions, Committees, Task Forces, & Advisory Boards
Maryland Counties
Maryland Municipalities
Maryland at a Glance

Maryland Manual On-Line

Search the Manual
e-mail: mdmanual@mdarchives.state.md.us