The Gateways Network involves many partners. Individual Gateways are managed by a variety of local, state, federal, and non-governmental organizations. Overall coordination of the Network, and various kinds of support, are provided through the following organizations:

The National Park Service acts as the facilitator, and coordinator of the Gateways Network partnership. The Park Service provides technical and financial support for maintaining the Network, as well as technical and financial assistance for designated Gateways. More information on technical and financial assistance is available at Tools for Gateways

Contact information: National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Program Office / 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 109 / Annapolis, MD 21403 / fax: 410 267 5777

• John Maounis, Superintendent, 410-267-5778
• Bob Campbell, Chesapeake Bay Coordinator, 410-267-5747
• Rod Torrez, Project Coordinator, 410-267-9857
• Cheryl Branagan, Project Coordinator, 410-267-9841
• Paula Degen, Project Coordinator, 410-267-5748
• Peggy Wall, Management Assistant, 410-295-1328
• Mike Land, Web Administrator, 410-267-9832
• Andy Fitch, Web Developer, 410-267-9835

The Gateways Network Working Group, established by the Chesapeake Bay Program, meets on a monthly basis to guide development of the Network. The Working Group includes representatives of 16 Bay-wide non-profit organizations, and state and federal agencies, many of whom also provide technical and/or financial assistance for which designated Gateways may be eligible. For more information see Working Group Meetings and Agendas.

Working Group members:

• Chesapeake Bay Trust - Melanie Teems
• Chesapeake Bay Foundation - John Page Williams
• DE Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control - Susan Moerschel
• MD Department of Business & Economic Development, Office of Tourism Development - Marci Wolff Ross
• MD Department of Natural Resources - Lisa Gutierrez
• Maryland Department of Planning, Maryland Historical Trust - Elizabeth Hughes
• PA Fish & Boat Commission - Dan Martin
• VA Tourism Corporation - Alisa Bailey
• VA Department of Conservation and Recreation - John Davy
• VA Department of Historic Resources - Robert Carter
• VA Department of Transportation - Robert Pickett
• US National Park Service - John Maounis

The Chesapeake Bay Program is the unique regional partnership that guides conservation and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Chesapeake Bay Program partners include the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia; the District of Columbia; the Chesapeake Bay Commission, a tri-state legislative body; the Environmental Protection Agency, representing the federal government; and participating advisory groups. The National Park Service is also a partner in the Chesapeake Bay Program.

The Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network is one key element of the strategy for meeting Chesapeake Bay Program goals outlined in the Chesapeake 2000 agreement.

Contact information: Chesapeake Bay Program / 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 109 / Annapolis, MD 21403 / (800) YOUR BAY / fax: 410 267 5777

Print Version

E-mail To a Friend

Comments/Feedback

Bookmark This Page