Maryland Geologic Mapping Advisory Committee (GeoMAC)
The Geologic Mapping Advisory Committee (GeoMAC) advises the Survey and its Director on priorities for geologic mapping in Maryland. The primary objective of the mapping effort is to provide a basic framework of geologic information for water-resource evaluation, natural resource management, geologic hazard identification, land-use planning, economic development, scientific investigation and education. Much of the geologic mapping is conducted as part of a Federal and State Cooperative mapping program. Federal dollars utilized for geologic mapping under this program are awarded through an annual competitive grant process, and are matched by equivalent state dollars. The advice of the Committee is central to this program.
Meeting Frequency: Once per year.
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Dr. Joel Moore (Chairperson) Associate Professor of Geosciences Expertise: Hydrogeology & Geochemistry Department of Physics, Astronomy, & Geosciences Towson University Science Complex 7801 York Road #236 Towson, MD 2104 (410)-704-2121 moore@towson.edu |
Ms. Janet DeTore Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. Expertise: Civil & Geotechnical Engineering Hillis-Carnes Corporate Headquarters 10975 Guilford Road, Suite A Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 (410)-880-4788, ext 124 jdetore@hcea.com |
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Mr. Nathan Moore Engineering Geology Division Chief State of Maryland Office of Materials Technology Expertise: Geotechnical roadway design Maryland State Highway Administration 7450 Traffic Drive Hanover, MD 21076 Office: (443)-572-5171 Toll Free: (866)-926-8501 NMoore@mdot.maryland.gov |
Mr. Phillip "Phil" King State Soil Scientist District of Columbia, Maryland & Delaware Expertise: Soil science & Geomorphology USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service Delaware Office 1221 College Park Drive, Suite 100 Dover, DE 19904 (302)-678-4172 phillip.king@de.usda.gov |
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Chief Edmond "Ed" Larrimore Past Mining Program Administrator Maryland Department of the Environment Expertise: Oil, Gas, & Mineral exploration Montgomery Park Business Center 1800 Washington Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21230 (410)-537-3557 ed.larrimore@maryland.gov |
Mr. Ethan Weikel Deputy Director Water Science Center District of Columbia, Maryland & Delaware Expertise: Hydrogeology & Structural geology United States Geological Survey 5522 Research Park Drive Baltimore, MD 21228 Office: (443)-498-5501 Cell: (410)-746-1897 eweikel@usgs.gov |
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Dr. James B. "Sam" Stribling Director of Aquatic Ecology Tetra Tech, Inc. Expertise: Ecological assessment 10045 Red Run Boulevard, Suite 110 Owings Mills, MD 21117 (410)-356-8993 james.stribling@tetratech.com |
Ms. Marion Wiggins P.G. Senior Geologist Vulcan Materials Company Expertise: Construction aggregate mining 875 Oxford Avenue Hanover, PA 17331 (717)-637-7121 ext 498 wigginsm@vmcmail.com |
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Dr. David A. Vanko Emeritus Faculty Past Dean of the College of Science & Mathematics Expertise: Igneous and metamorphic petrology & Environmental geology (410)-704-2121 dvanko@towson.edu |
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Richard A. Ortt, Jr. Head of Resource Assessment Service Maryland Department of Natural Resources Former Director & State Geologist Maryland Geological Survey Maryland Geological Survey 2300 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218 (410)-554-5503 richard.ortt@maryland.gov |
Ms. Heather Quinn Geologist Hydrogeology & Hydrology Program Maryland Geological Survey 2300 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD&21218 (410)-554-5561 heather.quinn@maryland.gov |
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Mr. Stephen Van Ryswick Director Maryland Geological Survey Maryland Geological Survey 2300 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD&21218 (410)-554-5544 stephen.vanryswick@maryland.gov |
Mr. Jeff Halka Emeritus Director Maryland Geological Survey Ex officio |