Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays

Maryland Critical Area Commission Contacts


Our website is rich in information and should answer most of your questions. However, if you do not find the information you need or answers to your questions on our website, please contact the appropriate person from the list below:

LeeAnne Chandler
Science Advisor
Program and policy issues regarding Habitat Protection Areas, wetlands streams and concerns relating to habitat protection and water quality.
E-mail: lchandler@dnr.state.md.us
Phone: 410-260-3477

Kerrie Gallo
Regional Program Chief
General Project and Program Questions including site plans, subdivisions, variances, violations, amendments to local programs, growth allocations, Critical Area map issues, etc.
E-mail: kgallo@dnr.state.md.us
Phone: 410-260-3482

Lisa Hoerger
Regulations Coordinator
General coordination among the Commission, State and local governments, and various stakeholders pertaining to regulations, model ordinance language, and guidance documents. 
Jurisdictions: Harford County, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace
E-mail: lhoerger@dnr.state.md.us
Phone: 410-260-3478

Roby Hurley
Natural Resources Planner
Jurisdictions: Calvert County, Chesapeake Beach, North Beach, Kent County, Betterton, Chestertown, Millington, Rock Hall, Ocean City, Worcester County, Snow Hill, Chesapeake City, Perryville, Port Deposit, Crisfield, Princess Anne
E-mail: rhurley@dnr.state.md.us
Phone: 410-260-3468

Nick Kelly
Natural Resources Planner
Jurisdictions: Baltimore City, Cecil County, Charlestown, Elkton, North East, Prince George's County, MNCPPC, WSSC, Talbot County, Easton, Oxford, St. Michaels
E-mail: nkelly@dnr.state.md.us
Phone: 410-260-3483

Shirley Massenburg
Administrator
Questions regarding administrative functions of the Commission and procedural issues, etc.
E-mail: smassenburg@dnr.state.md.us
Phone: 410-260-3461

Mary Owens
Education and Conservation Coordinator
General Critical Area questions, specific questions about conservation, protective easements, and mitigation measures. Requests for publications, assistance with web content and speakers on Critical Area topics.
Jurisdictions: Historic St. Mary's City, St. Mary's College
E-mail: mowens@dnr.state.md.us
Phone: 410-260-3480

Julie Roberts
Natural Resources Planner
Jurisdictions: Baltimore County, Caroline County, Denton, Federalsburg, Greensboro, Hillsboro, Charles County, Indian Head, Dorchester County, Cambridge, Secretary, Vienna, Somerset County
E-mail: jroberts@dnr.state.md.us
Phone: 410-260-3476

Kate Schmidt
Regional Program Chief
General Project and Program Questions including site plans, subdivisions, variances, violations, amendments to local programs, growth allocations, Critical Area map issues, etc.
Jurisdictions: Queen Anne’s County, Centreville, Church Hill, Queen Anne, Queenstown, St. Mary’s County, Leonardtown
E-mail: kschmidt@dnr.state.md.us
Phone: 410-260-3475

Ren Serey
Executive Director
General Questions on the Critical Area Law and Criteria
E-mail: rserey@dnr.state.md.us
Phone: 410-260-3462

Amber Widmayer
Natural Resources Planner
Jurisdictions: Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Highland Beach, Calvert County, Chesapeake Beach, North Beach, Wicomico County, Salisbury, Fruitland, Mardela Springs, Sharptown
E-mail: awidmayer@dnr.state.md.us
Phone: 410-260-3481

General Critical Area Commission Questions
Phone: 410-260-3460


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