Maryland Geologic Mapping Advisory Committee (GeoMAC)
The Geologic Mapping Advisory Committee 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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| Voting Members: | |
| Dr. Joel Moore (Chairperson GeoMAC Committee) Associate Professor of Geosciences Expertise: Hydrogeology and geochemistry Dept. of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences Towson University Towson, MD 21252 Phone 410-704-2121 moore@towson.edu |
Ms. Janet DeTore |
| Mr. Nathan Moore Chief, Engineering Geology Division Office of Materials Technology Expertise: Geotechnical roadway design Maryland State Highway Administration 7450 Traffic Drive, Hanover, Maryland 21076 Office toll-free: 866-926-8501 nmoore@mdot.maryland.gov |
Mr. Phillip King State Soil Scientist, DE/MD/DC Expertise: Soil science and geomorphology USDA/NRCS 1221 College Part Drive, Suite 100 Dover, DE 19904 Phone 302-678-4172 Phillip.King@de.usda.gov |
| C. Edmon (Ed) Larrimore Administrator, Mining Program Expertise: Oil, gas, and mineral exploration Maryland Department of the Environment Montgomery Park Business Center, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21230 Phone (410) 537-3557 ed.larrimore@maryland.gov |
Mr. Ethan Weikel Deputy Director, MD-DE-DC Water Science Center Expertise: Hydrogeology and structural geology U.S. Geological Survey 5522 Research Park Drive Baltimore, MD 21228 Phone 443-498-5501; Cell 410-746-1897 eweikel@usgs.gov |
| Dr. James B. (Sam) Stribling Director, Aquatic Ecology Expertise: Ecological assessment Tetra Tech, Inc. 10045 Red Run Blvd., Suite 110 Owings Mills, MD 21117 Phone 410-356-8993 james.stribling@tetratech.com |
Ms. Marion Wiggins P.G. Senior Geologist Expertise: Construction aggregate mining Vulcan Materials Company 875 Oxford Avenue Hanover, PA 17331 Phone 717-637-7121 x498 wigginsm@vmcmail.com |
| Dr. David A. Vanko Dean, Jess & Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics Expertise: Igneous and metamorphic petrology, environmental geology Towson University Towson, MD 21252-0001 Phone 410-704-2121; dvanko@towson.edu |
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| Non-Voting Members: | |
| Richard A. Ortt, Jr. Director and State Geologist Maryland Geological Survey 2300 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone 410-554-5503 richard.ortt@maryland.gov |
Ms. Heather Quinn (non-voting) Geologist Lead, Hydrogeology & Hydrology Maryland Geological Survey 2300 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone 410-554-5561 heather.quinn@maryland.gov |
| Mr. Stephen VanRyswick (non-voting) Acting Project Chief, Coastal & Environmental Geology Maryland Geological Survey 2300 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone 410-554-5544 stephen.vanryswick@maryland.gov |
Mr. Jeff Halka (ex officio, non-voting) Emeritus Director & State Geologist Maryland Geological Survey 2300 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone 410-554-5503 jeffrey.halka@maryland.gov |