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. Jurisdictions
E-mail: lchandler@dnr.state.md.us 
Jurisdictions: Maryland Port Administration
Phone: 410-260-3477

Kate Charbonneau
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: Anne Arundel County
E-mail: kcharbonneau@dnr.state.md.us 
Phone: 410-260-3475

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, Queen Anne’s County, Centreville, Church Hill, Queen Anne, Queenstown, 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
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: Talbot County, Easton, Oxford, St. Michaels
E-mail: nkelly@dnr.state.md.us
Phone: 410-260-3483

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: St. Mary’s County, Leonardtown, 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, Cecil County, Charlestown, Elkton, North East, Charles County, Indian Head, Dorchester County, Cambridge, Secretary, Vienna, Somerset County
E-mail: jroberts@dnr.state.md.us
Phone: 410-260-3476

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, Highland Beach, Baltimore City, Prince George’s County, MNCPPC, WSSC, 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

NEW PUBLICATION!

This new publication was developed to assist homeowners with planting and maintaining shoreline Buffers. It includes lots of information about the importance of the Critical Area Buffer and includes Buffer Management Plans that can be used to satisfy Buffer planting requirements for new construction on waterfront lots.