ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUREAU
Under Natural Resources Police Force, renamed Support Services Bureau in April 2003.
ADVOCACY TEAM
The Advocacy Team was disbanded in fall 1999.
APPEALS DIVISION
Under Board of Appeals, reorganized as Lower Appeals Division in Oct. 1999.
BLACK BEAR TASK FORCE
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
In January 2002, the Secretary of Natural Resources convened the Black Bear Task Force. The Task Force was to develop a new Black Bear Management Plan for Maryland. In February 2003, the Task Force completed its work.
CHESAPEAKE BAY CRITICAL AREA COMMISSION
COUNCIL ON ECOSYSTEM PLANNING & EVALUATION
COUNCIL ON QUALITY & ORGANIZATIONAL INNOVATION
FOREST, WILDLIFE & HERITAGE SERVICE
GROWTH & RESOURCE CONSERVATION
INFORMATION SERVICES
LAND & WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE
LEGISLATION, REGULATION, & OUTREACH
MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS & AUDITING
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICE
MARYLAND MUTE SWAN TASK FORCE
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
Carol Jane Baker; Eirik A. Blom; Glenn Carowan; Bob Ferris; Susan Hagood; Handel Hutchinson; Donna L. Judge; E. Joseph Lamp, Ph.D.; Kent Mountford, Ph.D.; Roger E. Olson, D.V.M.; Matthew C. Perry, Ph.D.; Michael H. Weir; Phillip R. Wills III.
Ex officio: Migratory Waterfowl Advisory Committee
At the request of the Governor, the Secretary of Natural Resources with the Migratory Waterfowl Advisory Committee formed the Maryland Mute Swan Task Force in late 1998. In its final report of Jan. 2001, the Task Force recommended ways of managing mute swans (an exotic, non-native species in Maryland). The burgeoning mute swan population may damage submerged aquatic vegetation and compete for habitat with threatened species of native water birds.
MARYLAND OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION COORDINATING COUNCIL
MARYLAND SNAKEHEAD FISH SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY PANEL
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources:
The Secretary of Natural Resources convened the Maryland Snakehead Fish Scientific Advisory Panel in July 2002 to advise on options for eliminating the northern snakehead in Maryland. The fish, a non-native invasive species, was found in a pond in Crofton, Anne Arundel County, in May 2002. Its predatory habits made it a threat to native fish species.
In July 2002, the Panel reported to the Secretary. The Panel assessed what risk the northern snakehead fish posed to Maryland species; evaluated (for probability of success and environmental impact) options for eradicating the fish from the Crofton pond; and recommended what action the Department should take. To prevent the introduction of other potentially invasive non-native species into Maryland waters, the Panel also evaluated policy and regulatory options and made recommendations for legislation by September 1, 2002. While the Department implemented its control strategies for the northern snakehead fish, the Panel remained available for further advice.
On August 18, 2002, State wildlife biologists began applying herbicides to eradicate the northern snakeheads in the Crofton ponds. Then rotenone was used, followed by electroshock treatment, and a neutralizing agent. By September 17, 2002, all snakeheads were believed to be dead, but the Department plans further monitoring.
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
POLICY COORDINATION
RESEARCH VESSEL DISCOVERY
SMART GROWTH & NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION
SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
TASK FORCE ON NON-LETHAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Steven J. Kastoroom, Chair (chosen by Task Force)
Appointed by Senate President: one vacancy
Appointed by House Speaker: Sharon M. Grosfeld
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: Lowell W. Adams, Ph.D.; Theresa Chonoski; Cindy P. Driscoll, D.V.M.; Martha E. Gagnon, Ph.D.; Rob Gibbs; Scott Healey; Steven J. Kastoroom; Jonathan S. Kays; Timothy Lambert; Michael Markarian; Pat McElroy; Marvin Tenberg; Gerald W. Winegrad.
Ex officio: Carolyn V. Watson, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources
The Task Force on Non-Lethal Wildlife Management was formed by the Department of Natural Resources in November 2000. The Task Force studied scientific research that documents the effectiveness of wildlife management techniques used by wildlife agencies. It assessed Maryland's wildlife management policies and the causes of conflict between the State's humans and wildlife, particularly deer, bear, beaver, Canadian geese, and mute swans. The Task Force also made recommendations on how to fund and implement non-lethal wildlife management initiatives.
On January 18, 2002, the Task Force reported to the Governor and General Assembly.
TRAINING DIVISION
WATERWAY RESOURCES DIVISION
WYE OAK INTERAGENCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chair: J. Charles Fox, Secretary of Natural Resources
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: Mimi Calver; Theresa M. Colvin; Suzanne du Pont; Joseph P. Gill; Alexis Grant; Michael Grant; Carol Holko; Stark McLaughlin; David Reinecke; Steven Rogers; Renee Samuels; Thomas Schanno; Sushant Sidh; Mark R. Spencer; Lou Trescott; Carolyn V. Watson.
On June 6, 2002, the historic Wye Oak in Wye Oak State Park was felled by a storm. Efforts began immediately to salvage material from the tree, estimated to be 460 years old and the largest white oak in the country. At the request of the Governor, the Secretary of Natural Resources convened the Wye Oak Interagency Advisory Committee. The Committee met from June to December 2002 to review suggestions from the public and formulate a plan on how to use the salvaged materials to memorialize the Wye Oak.
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Contact: Robert A. Beyer (410) 260-8535
Thomas Mathews, Chair (chosen by Task Force)
Ronald Barry, Ph.D.; George Falter; Brad Frantz; Gary E. Fratz; Jessica Fritz; Peggy Gosnell; John Hadidian; Brooks Hamilton; Michael Markarian; Nancy Railey; Thomas Rooney; Jerry Zembower.
Renamed Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays, effective June 1, 2002 (Chapter 433, Acts of 2002).
In Sept. 1999, the Council disbanded.
In fall 1999, the Council disbanded.
Under Resource Management Service, functions divided in Oct. 2001. Two separate units formed as Forest Service, and Wildlife and Heritage Service.
Under Education, Bay Policy, and Growth Management, renamed Environmental Design in Oct. 2002.
Under Administration, its functions moved in 1997 to Information Technology within the Office of the Secretary.
In July 2000, reorganized as Capital Grants and Loans Administration with certain functions retained by Public Lands.
Under Fisheries Service, renamed Policy and Fisheries Development Division in July 2000.
Under Management Service, reorganized in Oct. 2001 as Audit Management and Review.
Under Administration, its functions moved to Information Technology Service within the Office of the Secretary in 1997. Renamed Information Technology Application Service Dec. 1, 2000.
Edith Thompson, Facilitator (410) 260-8555
Larry J. Hindman, Technical Advisor (410) 827-8612
The Council was reconstituted as the State Workforce Information Committee in 1999.
Contact: Robert S. (Steve) Early (410) 260-8267
Donald F. Boesch, Ph.D., Chair
Walter R. Courtenay, Jr., Ph.D.; Mary Fischbach; John Galvez, Ph.D.; William J. Goldsborough; James W. Gracie; Robert Hilderbrand, Ph.D.; Paul T. Jacobson, Ph.D.; Andrew M. Lazur, Ph.D.; Catherine Martin; Carys L. Mitchelmore, Ph.D.; David H. Secor, Ph.D.; Paul Shafland; Robert S. Summers, Ph.D.
Under Natural Resources Police Force, reorganized as Office of Administrative Services in April 2003.
The position of Assistant Secretary for Policy Coordination ended in 1998.
Renamed Research Vessel Kerhin on Aug. 24, 1999, in memory of Randall T. Kerhin, a former geologist with the Maryland Geological Survey.
On July 1, 2001, moved to Office of Smart Growth.
Under Natural Resources Police Force, reorganized as Investigations and Special Services Division in April 2003.
Staff: Mary Goldie (410) 260-8546
Under Natural Resources Police Force, became Training and In-Service Program in April 2003.
Under Chesapeake and Coastal Watershed Service, renamed Waterway and Greenways Division in Oct. 1999.
Contact: (410) 260-8113
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