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 Category : BAYS AND STREAMS (5)
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| Coast Smart Council |
Established for the purposes of adopting specific Coast Smart siting and design criteria to address impacts associated with sea level rise and coastal flooding on future capital projects. |
| Membership:
10 ex officio plus 5 public members |
| Term:
Indefinite |
| Requirements:
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| Meeting:
Annually |
| Authority:
NR Art. 3-1001 through 2-1004 |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Governor |
| Unit Contact:
Chesapeake and Coastal Service/Ryland Taylor - ryland.taylor@maryland.gov |
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| Coastal States Organization (CSO) |
Represent Governors of 35 Coastal States on Coastal and Marine Affairs on Federal Gov’t level. |
| Membership:
35 Public Members; 1 MD Delegate; 1 MD Alternate |
| Term:
Indefinite |
| Requirements:
Practical knowledge of coastal resource issues and CZM Program |
| Meeting:
2 times/ year |
| Authority:
Governor |
| Public Members Appointed by:
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| Unit Contact:
Chesapeake and Coastal Service/ Catherine McCall 410-260-8737 |
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| Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays |
Independent oversight of 63 county and municipal Critical Area Programs |
| Membership:
22 Public Members/7 Secretaries from Planning, MDOT,Eco. And Bus. Development, Housing and Community Development, DNR, MDE, MDA |
| Term:
21 members serve 4 year terms, can be appointed for second 4 year term. Chairman serves at the pleasure of the Governor |
| Requirements:
Local elected or appointed officials; other diverse interests |
| Meeting:
Monthly |
| Authority:
NR Art. 8-1804/ Governor |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Governor/Senate |
| Unit Contact:
Critical Area Commission/ Ren Serey 410-260-3462 |
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| Maryland Coastal Bays Foundation |
Oversee implementation of the Coastal Bays Program |
| Membership:
1 State; 1 County; 1 City; 1 Federal; and 3 Public Members |
| Term:
Indefinite |
| Requirements:
Practical knowledge of Coastal Bays issues |
| Meeting:
Monthly |
| Authority:
DNR Secretary |
| Public Members Appointed by:
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| Unit Contact:
Chesapeake and Coastal Service/ Kristen Fleming 410-260-8813 |
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| Water Monitoring Council |
Collaborative body to achieve effective collection, interpretation and dissemination of environmental data |
| Membership:
21 Public Members |
| Term:
3 yr staggered for 7 appoint. per year |
| Requirements:
Represent diverse water monitoring interests |
| Meeting:
Quarterly |
| Authority:
Established by the Secretary/ Secretarial |
| Public Members Appointed by:
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| Unit Contact:
Resource Assessment Service/ Katherine Hanna 410-260-8609 |
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| Category : BAYS AND STREAMS, PUBLIC LANDS (1)
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| Deep Creek Lake Policy & Review Board |
Advise DNR on DCL management |
| Membership:
10 Public Members: 5 appointed by the Governor; 1 local delegate & 1 local senator; 3 local appointments. |
| Term:
No set terms for all 10 members |
| Requirements:
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| Meeting:
Quarterly |
| Authority:
NR Art. 5-216-(b)(1)/ Governor Secretarial Rec. |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Governor |
| Unit Contact:
Public Lands/ Eric Null 301-387-5563 |
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| Category : BOATING (3)
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| Boat Act Advisory Committee |
Advise Secretary on proposed changes to boat regulations. |
| Membership:
Up to 21 Public Members |
| Term:
3 Year |
| Requirements:
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| Meeting:
Up to 6 times annually |
| Authority:
NR Art. 8-704(g) COMAR 08.04.02/ Secretarial |
| Public Members Appointed by:
DNR Secretary |
| Unit Contact:
Fishing and Boating Services/Customer Service 410-260-8300 |
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| Boat Dealers Advisory Committee |
Liaison between DNR & MTAM-Licensing Boat Dealers |
| Membership:
12 Public Members + 5 Ex Officio |
| Term:
Indefinite |
| Requirements:
Members of Boating Industry |
| Meeting:
Secretary Direction |
| Authority:
Governor/ Secretarial Reccommendation |
| Public Members Appointed by:
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| Unit Contact:
Licensing & Registration/ Sharon Carrick 410-260-3233 |
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| Somers Cove Marina Commission |
Oversee the operations of Somers Cove Marina |
| Membership:
7 – 6 Public Members, 1 State Employee |
| Term:
4 years with one extension |
| Requirements:
7 – 6 Public Members, 1 State Employee |
| Meeting:
At least every two months |
| Authority:
NR Art. 5-908.1 /Secretarial, City of Crisfield and Somerset County |
| Public Members Appointed by:
DNR Secretary, Somerset County, Mayor of Crisfield |
| Unit Contact:
John Gallagher 410-643-1179 |
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| Category : FISH (20)
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| Aquaculture Coordinating Council |
Advise the Governor, Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs and House Environmental Matters Committees on matters related to aquaculture in Maryland. |
| Membership:
11 Public Members, 2 State Legislators, 6 Governor Appointed Members |
| Term:
Indefinite for public and legislators, 3 years for appointed members. |
| Requirements:
Represent diverse aquaculture interests, aquaculture industry and Tidal Fisheries License holders (commercial fishermen). |
| Meeting:
6 times/year |
| Authority:
NR Art. 4-11A-03.2 (2011) |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Governor |
| Unit Contact:
Fishing and Boating Services/Customer Service 410-260-8300 |
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| Artificial Reef Committee |
Advise the Department and State Fishery Advisory Commissions on matters regarding the development, monitoring and management of artificial reefs in Maryland Bay and Ocean waters. |
| Membership:
15 Public Members, 1 representative each from Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland Environmental Service and DNR. |
| Term:
2 Years |
| Requirements:
Represent diverse recreational angling interests of Maryland. |
| Meeting:
Bi-annually |
| Authority:
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| Public Members Appointed by:
Secretary |
| Unit Contact:
Fishing and Boating Services/ Michael Malpezzi 410-260-8290 |
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| Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission |
Advise Gov. on issues relating to Atlantic Fisheries in State water |
| Membership:
3 consisting of DNR Fisheries Service Director, a State Legislator, and an individual appointed by the Governor. |
| Term:
3 Year term and can be reappointed. |
| Requirements:
Knowledge & Interest in Marine Fisheries |
| Meeting:
Quarterly |
| Authority:
NR Art. 4-302 / Governor Senate Pres. Speaker of the House/ Secretary DNR |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Governor/Senate |
| Unit Contact:
Fishing and Boating Services/Michael Luisi 410-260-8341 and Lynn Fegley 410-260-8285 |
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| Black Bass Advisory Committee |
Advise the Department and Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission regarding the long-term sustainability of the state's black bass fisheries |
| Membership:
10 Public Members |
| Term:
4 Years and can be re-appointed. |
| Requirements:
Knowledge and interest in MD black bass management and recreational fisheries |
| Meeting:
Quarterly |
| Authority:
DNR Fishing and Boating Services Director |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission |
| Unit Contact:
Fishing and Boating Services/Joe Love 410-260-8257 |
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| Blue Crab Industry Advisory Committee |
Advise the Department and Tidal Fisheries Advisory Commission on matters concerning the blue crab commercial fishing industry. |
| Membership:
23 Public Members |
| Term:
2 Years and can be re-appointed. |
| Requirements:
Commercial blue crab fishermen or industry leader. |
| Meeting:
As required |
| Authority:
DNR Fisheries Service Director |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Fisheries Director |
| Unit Contact:
Fishing and Boating Services/Genine McClair 443-221-8010 |
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| Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee |
State representatives and scientists from the Chesapeake Bay region with federal fisheries scientists advise on blue crab survey and management |
| Membership:
15 Members from State/Federal Agencies and Universities |
| Term:
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| Requirements:
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| Meeting:
Semi-annually |
| Authority:
Coordinated by NOAA |
| Public Members Appointed by:
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| Unit Contact:
ishing and Boating Services - Genine McClair 443-221-8010 and Glenn Davis (410) 643-4601 x2100 |
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| Coastal Bays Fishery Advisory Committee |
Advises Fisheries Service Director |
| Membership:
15 Public Members |
| Term:
None |
| Requirements:
3 Years and can be re-appointed |
| Meeting:
Quarterly |
| Authority:
Invitation |
| Public Members Appointed by:
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| Unit Contact:
Fisheries/ Angel Willey 410-260-8270 |
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| Coldwater Fisheries Advisory Committee |
Advise the Department and Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission regarding coldwater fisheries management and protection. |
| Membership:
13 Public Members |
| Term:
4 Years and can be re-appointed. |
| Requirements:
Knowledge of and interest in Maryland coldwater fisheries management. |
| Meeting:
As required |
| Authority:
DNR Fishing and Boating Services Director |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Fishing and Boating Services Director |
| Unit Contact:
Fishing and Boating Services/Matt Lawrence 410-442-2080 |
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| Commercial Striped Bass Industry Committee |
Advise the Department and Tidal Fisheries Advisory Committee on matters concerning the striped bass commercial fishing industry. |
| Membership:
24 Public Members |
| Term:
2 Years and can be re-appointed. |
| Requirements:
Commercial striped bass fishermen or industry leader. |
| Meeting:
As required |
| Authority:
DNR Fisheries Director |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Fisheries Director |
| Unit Contact:
Fisheries/ Mike Luisi 410-260-8281 |
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| Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council |
Management of fisheries in EEZ (3-200 miles) of Atlantic Ocean |
| Membership:
1 member is the State Fisheries Director/Proxy and 2 Public Members |
| Term:
3 year terms, Can be re-elected for a maximum of 3 terms |
| Requirements:
1 obligated Maryland Public Member who represents marine fisheries interests. Potential for 2 MD public members with one serving in an at-large seat |
| Meeting:
Every 8 weeks |
| Authority:
Secretary of Commerce (U. S.)/ Governors recommendations Magnuson Fishery Conservation And Management Act of 1976 |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Govenor recommends |
| Unit Contact:
Fisheries/ Mike Luisi 410-260-8341 |
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| Oyster Advisory Commission |
Advise the Department on matters related to oysters in the Maryland's portion of the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays. |
| Membership:
16 Public Members, 4 State Legislators |
| Term:
Indefinite |
| Requirements:
Represent diverse oyster interests in Maryland. |
| Meeting:
Six to eight times annually |
| Authority:
NR Art. 1-102, 1-105, & 4-204 |
| Public Members Appointed by:
DNR Secretary |
| Unit Contact:
Eric Campbell 410-260-8261 Eric.campbell@maryland.gov |
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| Oystermen Committee: Licensed Dredgers |
Advise the Department on statewide issues concerning oyster propagation, re: dredging |
| Membership:
Public Members variable: can range from < 5 to 15 |
| Term:
Four years |
| Requirements:
Have a paid oyster surcharge and earn their living harvesting oysters |
| Meeting:
Once per year as a minimum, but meets more often as needed |
| Authority:
NR §4-1106(b)(2) |
| Public Members Appointed by:
watermen vote |
| Unit Contact:
Frank Marenghi 410-260-8302 Frank.marenghi@maryland.gov |
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| Oystermen Committee: Statewide Committee |
Advise the Department on statewide issues concerning oyster propagation |
| Membership:
Public Members variable: can range from < 5 to 15 |
| Term:
Four years |
| Requirements:
Have a paid oyster surcharge and earn their living harvesting oysters |
| Meeting:
Once per year as a minimum, but meets more often as needed |
| Authority:
NR §4-1106(b) |
| Public Members Appointed by:
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| Unit Contact:
Frank Marenghi 410-260-8302 Frank.marenghi@maryland.gov |
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| Oystermen Committee: Using Diving Apparatus |
Advise the Department on statewide issues concerning oyster propagation, re: diving |
| Membership:
Public Members variable: can range from < 5 to 15 |
| Term:
Four years |
| Requirements:
Have a paid oyster surcharge and earn their living harvesting oysters |
| Meeting:
Once per year as a minimum, but meets more often as needed |
| Authority:
NR §4-1106(b)(3) |
| Public Members Appointed by:
watermen vote |
| Unit Contact:
Frank Marenghi 410-260-8302 Frank.marenghi@maryland.gov |
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| Oystermen Committee: Using Patent Tongs |
Advise the Department on statewide issues concerning oyster propagation, re: patent tonging |
| Membership:
Public Members variable: can range from < 5 to 15 |
| Term:
Four years |
| Requirements:
Have a paid oyster surcharge and earn their living harvesting oysters |
| Meeting:
Once per year as a minimum, but meets more often as needed |
| Authority:
NR §4-1106(b)(4) |
| Public Members Appointed by:
watermen vote |
| Unit Contact:
Frank Marenghi 410-260-8302 Frank.marenghi@maryland.gov |
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| Oystermen County Committees: Licensed Tongers |
Advise the Department on statewide issues concerning oyster propagation, re: tonging |
| Membership:
Public Members variable: can range from < 5 to 15 |
| Term:
Four years |
| Requirements:
Have a paid oyster surcharge and earn their living harvesting oysters |
| Meeting:
Once per year as a minimum, but meets more often as needed |
| Authority:
NR §4-1106(b)(1) |
| Public Members Appointed by:
watermen vote |
| Unit Contact:
Frank Marenghi 410-260-8302 Frank.marenghi@maryland.gov |
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| Potomac River Fisheries Commission |
Health of Aquatic Species Fishery Management |
| Membership:
8 Members - 4 appointed each by MD and VA Governors. One seat is filled by each respective State's Fisheries Director, and the other 3 seats for reach State by Public Members |
| Term:
4 Years and can be re-appointed. |
| Requirements:
Knowledge and interest in fisheries management. |
| Meeting:
Quarterly |
| Authority:
NR Art.4-306(1)(2)/ Secretaries of MD/VA & 3 member At-large from ea. State |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Governor/Senate |
| Unit Contact:
Lynn Fegley 410-260-8285 |
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| Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission |
Advise the Department on matters concerning recreational fisheries interests. |
| Membership:
16 Public Members |
| Term:
4 Years and can be re-appointed. |
| Requirements:
16 individuals represent diverse recreational fisheries interests from across the State and 1 member from the TFAC |
| Meeting:
Quarterly |
| Authority:
NR Art. 1-102 & 4-204/ Governor Secretarial Rec. |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Governor |
| Unit Contact:
Fishing and Boating Services/Paul Genovese 443-534-3627 |
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| Tidal and Coastal Recreational Fisheries Advisory Committee |
Advise the Department and Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission regarding tidal and coastal fisheries issues. |
| Membership:
At least 10 public members |
| Term:
3 years and can be re-appointed |
| Requirements:
Knowledge of and interest in Maryland's tidal and/or coastal recreational fisheries. |
| Meeting:
As required |
| Authority:
DNR Fishing and Boating Services Director |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Fishing andBoating Services Director and Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission |
| Unit Contact:
Fishing and Boating Services/Erik Zlokovitz 410-260-8324 |
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| Tidal Fisheries Advisory Commission |
Advise the Department on matters concerning commercial fisheries interests. |
| Membership:
15 Public Members |
| Term:
2 Years and can be re-appointed. |
| Requirements:
15 represent diverse commercial interests across the State and 1 member from the SFAC |
| Meeting:
Quarterly |
| Authority:
NR Art. 4-204(a)(2) / Governor Secretarial Rec. |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Governor |
| Unit Contact:
Fishing and Boating Services/Paul Genovese 443-534-3627 |
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| Category : FORESTS AND TREES (6)
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| Forest Conservancy District Boards |
Assist DNR-Forest Service in promoting sustainable Forestry Practices |
| Membership:
24 Local County Boards 200+ |
| Term:
3 Years |
| Requirements:
Interest in Sustainable Forestry Practices |
| Meeting:
Per Board (Usually Monthly) |
| Authority:
NR Art. 5-605/ Director |
| Public Members Appointed by:
DNR Secretary |
| Unit Contact:
Ryan Mayenschein, (667) 408-0000 email: Ryan.mayenschein@maryland.gov |
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| Forest Stewardship Coordinating Committee |
Development of Stewardship Plans |
| Membership:
21 Organizations |
| Term:
TBD |
| Requirements:
Represents an Environmental Organization Interested in Forestry |
| Meeting:
As Needed (usually 2X/ year) |
| Authority:
Farm Bill/ Director |
| Public Members Appointed by:
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| Unit Contact:
Forest Service/ Dan Rider, 410-260-8583 |
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| Green Ridge State Forest Citizens Advisory Committee |
Provides recommendations for the development and implementation of the forest management plan for Green Ridge State Forest |
| Membership:
11 |
| Term:
Until Replaced |
| Requirements:
Balanced interests: forest, recreation, landowner, environmental etc. |
| Meeting:
2 times/year |
| Authority:
Internal DNR Policy/Secretary |
| Public Members Appointed by:
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| Unit Contact:
Rob Feldt, 410-836-4571 email: rob.feldt@maryland.gov |
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| Potomac Garrett State Forest Citizens Advisory Committee |
Provides recommendations for the development and implementation of the forest management plan for Potomac Garrett State Forest |
| Membership:
11 |
| Term:
Until Replaced |
| Requirements:
Balanced interests: forest, recreation, landowner, environmental etc. |
| Meeting:
2 times/year |
| Authority:
Internal DNR Policy/Secretary |
| Public Members Appointed by:
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| Unit Contact:
Rob Feldt, 410-836-4571 email: rob.feldt@maryland.gov |
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| Savage River State Forest Citizens Advisory Committee |
Provides recommendations for the development and implementation of the forest management plan for Savage River State Forest. |
| Membership:
11 |
| Term:
Until Replaced |
| Requirements:
Balanced interests: forest, recreation, landowner, environmental etc. |
| Meeting:
2 times/year |
| Authority:
Internal DNR Policy/Secretary |
| Public Members Appointed by:
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| Unit Contact:
Rob Feldt, 410-836-4571 email: rob.feldt@maryland.gov |
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| Sustainable Forestry Council |
Advises director on sustainable forestry issues. |
| Membership:
9 Public Members |
| Term:
Appointed until replaced |
| Requirements:
Representative from forestry stakeholders group. |
| Meeting:
3-6 Annually |
| Authority:
NR Art. 5-204(c) / Governor Secretarial Recommendation |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Governor |
| Unit Contact:
Anne Hairston-Strang, 410-260-8501 |
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| Category : LANDS (1)
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| Maryland Environmental Trust |
Conserve, improve, stimulate, and perpetuate the aesthetic, natural, health and welfare, scenic, and cultural qualities of the environment, including, but not limited to land, water, air, wildlife, scenic qualities, open spaces, buildings or any interest therein, and other appurtenances pertaining in any way to the State. Through educational and other means, the Trust shall encourage and motivate the populace of the State and others to do so and shall promote continuing interest in and the study of these matters. The purpose of the Trust is of general benefit to the citizens of the State, and it is charitable in nature. |
| Membership:
19 Trustees total; 16 members of the public; Governor or his/her appointee; Speaker of House of Delegates or his/her appointee; President of the Senate or his/her appointee |
| Term:
elected Trustees serve 4 year terms, can be appointed for second consecutive 4 year term. |
| Requirements:
elected Trustees represent the geography of the State and a diversity of the professions |
| Meeting:
Five times per year; in 2024 meets on the first Monday evening of the of the month in February, May, June, September and November. |
| Authority:
NR Art. 3-201 |
| Public Members Appointed by:
MET trustees |
| Unit Contact:
Maryland Environmental Trust/ John Turgeon 410-697-9525 |
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| Category : MARYLAND OUTDOOR RECREATION (1)
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| Maryland Outdoor Recreation Commission |
To advise and make reccomendations to the Governor on actions that will strengthen the outdoor economy and Maryland. |
| Membership:
17 Members |
| Term:
Through December 2019 |
| Requirements:
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| Meeting:
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| Authority:
Governor |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Governor |
| Unit Contact:
Chesapeake and Coastal Service/Kelly Collins 410-260-8912 |
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| Category : PUBLIC LANDS (3)
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| Greenspace Equity Advisory Board |
Serve as a consultant to DNR in the implementation and administration of the Greenspace Equity Program. |
| Membership:
11 Members total: one member of the Senate; one member of the House of Delegates; 9 members of the public |
| Term:
4 years |
| Requirements:
Represents certain specific constituencies (overburden/underserved community) and diversity of the state |
| Meeting:
As needed |
| Authority:
NR Art. 5-9D-05 |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Governor |
| Unit Contact:
Land Acquisition and Planning / Margaret Lashar 410-260-8427, email: Margaret.Lashar@maryland.gov |
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| Park Advisory Commission |
Advise DNR on State Parks Issues |
| Membership:
9 Public Members |
| Term:
1-3 Years |
| Requirements:
Knowledge and interest in parks and related resource issues |
| Meeting:
Quarterly |
| Authority:
NR Art. 5-204(b) / Governor Secretarial Rec. |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Governor |
| Unit Contact:
Parks/ Amanda Mock 410-260-8178 |
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| Rural Legacy Advisory Committee |
Advise Rural Legacy Board |
| Membership:
11 Public Members |
| Term:
3 Years |
| Requirements:
Set in NR Art. 5-9A-08. Each member represents a specific constituency |
| Meeting:
1-2 times annually, plus additional meetings as necessary |
| Authority:
NR Art. 5-9A-08(a)(1)/ Governor Secretarial Rec. (Confirmed by Senate) |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Governor/Senate |
| Unit Contact:
Land Acquisition and Planning / Katrina Tucker 410-260-8408, email: KatrinaL.Tucker@maryland.gov |
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| Category : PUBLIC LANDS, FORESTS AND TREES (1)
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| Chesapeake Forest Citizens Advisory Committee |
Provides recommendations for the development and implementation of the forest management plan for Chesapeake Forest. |
| Membership:
11 Public Members |
| Term:
Until completion of the plan |
| Requirements:
Balanced interests: forest, recreation, landowner, environmental, etc. |
| Meeting:
2 times/year |
| Authority:
Internal DNR Policy/ Secretary |
| Public Members Appointed by:
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| Unit Contact:
Forest Service/ Jack Perdue 410-410-260-8505 |
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| Category : TECHNICAL (4)
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| Commission of the Maryland Geological Survey |
Advises Director of MGS relating to survey responsibilities |
| Membership:
5 Public Members |
| Term:
5 years |
| Requirements:
Active interest in geologic, mineral and water resources |
| Meeting:
Once per year |
| Authority:
NR Art. 2-204 / Secretary |
| Public Members Appointed by:
DNR Secretary |
| Unit Contact:
Resource Assessment Service/ Richard Ortt 410-554-5541 |
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| Disabilities Advisory Council |
Provide DNR ADAAA expert advise on accessible facilities, services, & programs & updating of agency transiton plan. |
| Membership:
11 members, at least 5 must be People with Disabilities |
| Term:
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| Requirements:
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| Meeting:
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| Authority:
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| Public Members Appointed by:
DNR Secretary |
| Unit Contact:
Richard Allen 410-260-8058 |
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| Geological Mapping Advisory Committee |
Produce Geologic map data base for the State |
| Membership:
Broad range of users of geologic maps. No set number |
| Term:
Appointed until replaced |
| Requirements:
Geologic map users |
| Meeting:
At least once per year |
| Authority:
Public Law 106-148 Director/ Maryland Geological Survey |
| Public Members Appointed by:
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| Unit Contact:
Resource Assessment Service/ Richard Ortt 410-554-5541 |
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| Power Plant Research Advisory Committee |
Advises DNR on matters relating to the Power Plant Research Program |
| Membership:
26 Public Members |
| Term:
Indefinite |
| Requirements:
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| Meeting:
Quarterly, except for special circumstances |
| Authority:
NR Art. 3-303 & 1-102(d)/ Secretary |
| Public Members Appointed by:
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| Unit Contact:
Resource Assessment Service/ Pete Dunbar 410-260-8665 |
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| Category : WILDLIFE (3)
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| Captive Wildlife Advisory Committee |
Provide management recommendations to the Wildlife & Heritage Service on the development of policy, procedure and regulations for rehabilitation of injured wildlife. |
| Membership:
7 Public Members |
| Term:
3 Years |
| Requirements:
Specific provisions in statute: includes requirements for each member. |
| Meeting:
As needed but hasn’t met for several years |
| Authority:
NR Art. 10-910/ WHS |
| Public Members Appointed by:
WHS Director |
| Unit Contact:
WHS/ Tracey Spencer 410-260-8564 |
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| Migratory Game Bird Advisory Committee |
Provide management recommendations to the Wildlife & Heritage Service on migratory game bird species management. Includes recommendations on annual regulations and budget expenditures. |
| Membership:
9 Public Members |
| Term:
4 Years |
| Requirements:
Practical knowledge of migratory game bird management, hunting or habitat. |
| Meeting:
3 times annually |
| Authority:
NR Art. 10-308.1/ Governor |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Governor |
| Unit Contact:
WHS/ Tracey Spencer 410-260-8564 |
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| Wildlife Advisory Commission |
Promote Hunting & Preservation of State's Wildlife |
| Membership:
9 Public Members |
| Term:
4 Years |
| Requirements:
Specifics in statute, but general knowledge of wildlife management, hunting and conservation. |
| Meeting:
Monthly |
| Authority:
NR Art. 1-102(c)(2)(i) / Governor, Secretarial Recommendation |
| Public Members Appointed by:
Governor |
| Unit Contact:
WHS/ Tracey Spencer 410-260-8564 |
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