**USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service**

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

# NRCS Environmental Liaisons

The NRCS Mission is to provide leadership in a partnership effort to
help people conserve, improve, and sustain our natural resources and
environment. Every NRCS employee is responsible for supporting this
mission, including the environmental component. However, NRCS
Environmental Liaisons play a particularly important role in this
mission. As a federal agency, there are numerous federal, state and
local requirements impacting the delivery of NRCS technical and
financial assistance, such as the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA), the Clean Water Act, the Executive Order on
Environmental Justice, and other similar Federal, state, tribal and
local mandates. While environmental liaisons are not necessarily experts
in each of these laws and other mandates, they are aware of applicable
requirements and know where to obtain relevant information so that
necessary factors are considered and actions are taken in a timely
manner.

Some environmental requirements, such as NEPA, must be carried out by
NRCS. However, other requirements, such as certain Clean Water Act
permit requirements, are applicable to the NRCS client. In such cases,
NRCS must ensure it does not assist clients to violate environmental
requirements and may have to condition financial assistance on issuance
of a permit by another agency.

NRCS is not in a regulatory role, and is not responsible for enforcing
environmental laws or regulations. However, NRCS can and should provide
technical and financial assistance so its clients can proactively
identify potential environmental issues and avoid violating
requirements. Environmental liaisons are also in an excellent position
to identify data, tools and information needed by field personnel to
help NRCS clients address their natural resource concerns in a way that
also achieves social and economic goals. NRCS environmental liaisons are
also in a position to identify emerging environmental issues and to
ensure the National headquarters office and National Technology Support
Centers are aware of issues that are particularly controversial or have
significance beyond State boundaries.

There is an NRCS environmental liaison in every state office, Puerto
Rico, the Pacific Basin, each of the National Technology Support
Centers, and in the National headquarters office. This Directory of NRCS
Environmental Liaisons includes each liaison's name, address, telephone
and fax numbers, and e-mail address. This information is being provided
so liaisons can more easily use each other as resources, as well as to
provide a contact concerning environmental activities that cross
jurisdictional boundaries, such as development of an Environmental
Impact Statement under NEPA. The goals of NEPA and a discussion of NRCS
environmental policy are set out below.

# National Environmental Policy Act

The overarching national environmental policy is set out in the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). In NEPA, Congress stated that
the Federal Government's continuing policy is to create and maintain
conditions under which people and nature can exist in productive harmony
and fulfill the social, economic, and other requirements of present and
future generations of Americans. According to NEPA, the Federal
Government shall:

· fulfill the responsibilities of each generation as trustee of the
environment for succeeding generations;

· assure for all Americans safe, healthful, productive, and
aesthetically and culturally pleasing surroundings;

· attain the widest range of beneficial uses of the environment without
degradation, risk to health or safety, or other undesirable and
unintended consequences;

· preserve important historic, cultural, and natural aspects of our
national heritage and maintain, wherever possible, an environment that
supports diversity and variety of individual choice;

· achieve a balance between population and resource use that will permit
high standards of living and a wide sharing of life's amenities; and

· enhance the quality of renewable resources and approach the maximum
attainable recycling of depletable resources. (NEPA, Section 101)

NEPA contemplates integration with planning and other environmental
review requirements, such as ESA, NHPA, and Clean Water Act permit
requirements.

# NRCS Environmental Policy 

NRCS has integrated the "spirit" of NEPA into its mission and vision.
Each of the goals set out in Section 101 of NEPA is also part of NRCS'
vision for "Harmony between People and the Land" and NRCS' mission to
partner to help conserve, improve and sustain natural resources and the
environment. Because of the NRCS mission, the mandates of NEPA, and the
parallels between the two, NRCS will make no program or resource
decision without considering the affect of that decision on the
environment. NEPA and other environmental laws and regulations require
developing or referencing certain documentation, and undertaking certain
consultations. NRCS will make no program or resource decision without
first fulfilling these obligations.

This raises the role of the environmental liaisons to one of critical
importance. Among other things, these individuals are charged to
"integrate the requirements of NEPA with other planning and
environmental review procedures required by law or by agency practice so
that all such procedures run concurrently rather than consecutively." 40
CFR 1500.2(c). In addition to being mandated by law, NEPA is a
common-sense framework that is easily integrated into the NRCS planning
process. Complying with NEPA also ensures NRCS has properly coordinated
its actions with other interested individuals and organizations and
fully considered relevant public opinion and the best available
scientific information concerning the affect of its proposed actions on
the use of local natural resources. It is, therefore, NRCS environmental
policy to fully integrate NEPA and other environmental requirements into
the NRCS planning procedures.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

State Names Directory iv

Key NHQ Staff 1

Ecological Sciences Division 2

National Technology Support Centers Liaisons 3

State Liaisons 4

**National and State Environmental Liaisons**

  ------------------------ ---------------------------- ----------------- ------------------------- -------------------- ------------------------ ----------------------- -- --
  **[Name]{.smallcaps}**   **[Location]{.smallcaps}**                     **[Phone]{.smallcaps}**                        **[Page]{.smallcaps}**                              

  ***Barickman, Gene***    *Illinois*                                     *(217) 353-6636*                               ***[5]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Beck, Dave***         *Iowa*                                         *(515) 284-4135*                               ***[6]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Bednarz, Steven T.*** *Texas*                                        *(254) 742-9871*                               ***[11]{.smallcaps}***                              

  ***Bishop, Meg***        *West NTSC*                                    *(503) 273-2404*                               ***[3]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Bramblett, Jimmy***   *Georgia*                                      *(706) 546-2073*                               ***[5]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Chandler, Carol***    *Tennessee*                                    *(615) 452-3838 ext 114*                       ***[11]{.smallcaps}***                              

  ***Clendenin,            *Arkansas*                                     *(501) 301-3144*                               ***[4]{.smallcaps}***                               
  Michelle***                                                                                                                                                                

  ***Cooke, Larry***       *Washington*                                   *(509) 323-2964*                               ***[12]{.smallcaps}***                              

  ***Conway, Terry***      *Kansas*                                       *(785) 823-4541*                               ***[6]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***DeBrock, Mark***      *Ohio*                                         *(614) 255-2462*                               ***[9]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Elsener, Steven P.*** *Oklahoma*                                     *(405) 742-1227*                               ***[9]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Fanning, Edward J.*** *Virginia*                                     *(804) 287-1636*                               ***[12]{.smallcaps}***                              

  ***Fuller, Karen***      *Utah*                                         *(801) 524-4566*                               ***[11]{.smallcaps}***                              

  ***Griffith_Kepfer,      *Delaware*                                     *(302) 678-4182*                               ***[5]{.smallcaps}***                               
  Sally***                                                                                                                                                                   

  ***Hamilton, J. Chris*** *Missouri*                                     *(573) 876-0910*                               ***[7]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Harrington,           *National HQ*                                  *(202) 720-4925*                               ***[2]{.smallcaps}***                               
  Matthew***                                                                                                                                                                 

  ***Hatz, Russ***         *Oregon*                                       *(503) 414-3235*                               ***[10]{.smallcaps}***                              

  ***Hinton, Mike***       *North Carolina*                               *(919) 873-2134*                               ***[9]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Husby**, **Peter***   *Montana*                                      *(406) 587-6902*                               ***[8]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Jasmine, Jaime***                                  *Nevada*                                    *(775) 738-8431 x                             ***[8]{.smallcaps}***      
                                                                                                    120*                                                                     

  ***Jones, Chris***       *Maine*                                        *(207) 990-9563*                               ***[7]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Judy, Matthew***      *Central NTSC*                                 *(817) 509-3291*                               ***[3]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Koob, Gregory***      *Pacific Islands*                              *(808) 541-2600, ext.                          ***[5]{.smallcaps}***                               
                                                                          109*                                                                                               

  ***Kuhn, Jack***         *Kentucky*                                     *(859) 224-7371*                               ***[6]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Lawrence, John        *Pacific Islands*                              *(671) 472-7470*                               ***[10]{.smallcaps}***                              
  (Bart)***                                                                                                                                                                  

  ***Lynn, Anne M.***      *Maryland*                                     *(410) 757-0861, ext.                          ***[7]{.smallcaps}***                               
                                                                          319*                                                                                               

  ***Maestas, Jeremy***    *Oregon*                                       *(541) 923-4358 x109*                          ***[9]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Mahood, Jeffrey D.*** *Pennsylvania*                                 *(717) 237-2215*                               ***[10]{.smallcaps}***                              

  ***McCracken,            *New Hampshire*                                *(603) 868-9931 ext 123*                       ***[8]{.smallcaps}***                               
  Kimberly***                                                                                                                                                                

  ***Miller, Barbara***    *Massachusetts*                                *413-253-4380*                                 ***[7]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Miller, Marcus***     *New Mexico*                                   *(505) 761-4486*                               ***[8]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Moore, Rosalind***    *Florida*                                      *(352) 338-9582*                               ***[5]{.smallcaps}***                               

                                                                                                                                                                             

  **[Name]{.smallcaps}**   **[Location]{.smallcaps}**                     **[Phone]{.smallcaps}**                        **[Page]{.smallcaps}**                              

  ***Moore, Thomas***      *California*                                   *(530) 792-5652*                               ***[4]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Obert, Paul***        *Wyoming*                                      *(307) 233-6769*                               ***[12]{.smallcaps}***                              

  ***Oja, Mark G.***       *Minnesota*                                    *(651) 602-7868*                               ***[7]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Pitre, John***        *Louisiana*                                    *(318) 473-7809*                               ***[6]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Potter, Fletcher      *Vermont*                                      *(802) 951-6796 ext 238*                       ***[12]{.smallcaps}***                              
  (Kip)***                                                                                                                                                                   

  ***Purcell, Joyce***     *Connecticut*                                  *(860) 871-4028*                               ***[5]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Rinkenberger, Gary*** *Michigan*                                     *(517) 324-5266*                               ***[7]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Sandifer, Glen***     *South Carolina*                               *(803) 253-3894*                               ***[11]{.smallcaps}***                              

  ***Shaw, Reena***        *Rhode Island*                                 *(401) 822-8840*                               ***[10]{.smallcaps}***                              

  ***Skadeland, Terri***   *Colorado*                                     *(720) 544-2813*                               ***[4]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Sheley, Casey***      *Wyoming*                                      *(307) 233-6770*                               ***[12]{.smallcaps}***                              

  ***Smith, Kristin***     *East NTSC*                                    *(336) 370-3362*                               ***[3]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Stamps, Delmer***     *Mississippi*                                  *(601) 965-4339 ext 122*                       ***[7]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Steele, Cindy***      *South Dakota*                                 *(605) 352-1206*                               ***[11]{.smallcaps}***                              

  ***Thurmond, Jeff***     *Alabama*                                      *(334) 887-4510*                               ***[4]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Tuttle, Stuart***     *Arizona*                                      *(602) 280-8777*                               ***[4]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Valentin, Jaime***    *Puerto Rico*                                  *(787) 766-5206 x 229*                         ***[10]{.smallcaps}***                              

  ***Vaughn, Richard***    *Nebraska*                                     *(402) 437-4127*                               ***[8]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Virgovic, Deborah***  *Oregon/Washington*                            *(360) 428-7684 x 143*                         ***[10]{.smallcaps}***                              

  ***Vrem, Darin***        *Idaho*                                        *(208) 685-6995*                               ***[5]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Weatherstone, Mark*** *Idaho*                                        *(208) 378-5720*                               ***[5]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Webb, Paul***         *New York*                                     *(315) 477-6529*                               ***[9]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Westfall, Gregory***  *New Jersey*                                   *(732) 537-6054*                               ***[8]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Weston, Keith A.***   *North Dakota*                                 *(701) 530-2092*                               ***[9]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Wigal, Ron***         *West Virginia*                                *(304) 284-7566*                               ***[12]{.smallcaps}***                              

  ***Wood, Bill***         *Alaska*                                       *(907) 761-7761*                               ***[4]{.smallcaps}***                               

  ***Zenk-Reed, Sherrie*** *Wisconsin*                                    *(715) 799-6380*                               ***[12]{.smallcaps}***                              

  ***Zezula, Shanon***     *Indiana*                                      *(317) 290-3200 ext 388*                       ***[6]{.smallcaps}***                               
  ------------------------ ---------------------------- ----------------- ------------------------- -------------------- ------------------------ ----------------------- -- --

**[Key NHQ Staff]{.smallcaps}**

+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *, Chief*                          | Ph | *(202) 720-7246*          |
|                                    | on |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| > *NRCS-OOC, Room 5105A-S*         | Fa | *(202) 720-7690*          |
|                                    | x: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| > *14^th^ & Independence Ave, SW*  | Vo |                           |
|                                    | ic |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| > *Washington, DC 20250*           | Em |                           |
|                                    | ai |                           |
|                                    | l: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
|                                    |    |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| ***Dana York ,** Associate Chief*  | Ph | *(202) 690-4230*          |
|                                    | on |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| > *NRCS-OOC, Room 5103-S*          | Fa | *(202) 720-7690*          |
|                                    | x: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| > *14^th^ & Independence Ave, SW*  | Vo |                           |
|                                    | ic |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| > *Washington, DC 20250*           | Em | *dana.york@wdc.usda.gov*  |
|                                    | ai |                           |
|                                    | l: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
|                                    |    |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| ***William E. Puckett,** Deputy    | Ph | *(202) 720-4630*          |
| Chief for*                         | on |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| > *Science and Technology*         | Fa | *(202) 720-7710*          |
|                                    | x: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| > *NRCS, Room 5006-S,*             | Vo | *will                     |
| >                                  | ic | iam.puckett@wdc.usda.gov* |
| > *14^th^ & Independence Ave, SW*  | e: |                           |
|                                    | Em |                           |
|                                    | ai |                           |
|                                    | l: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| > *Washington, DC 20250*           |    |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+

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**[Ecological Sciences Division]{.smallcaps}**

The Ecological Sciences Division (ECS) is part of the Science and
Technology Deputy Chief area of NRCS at National Headquarters. ECS
develops and recommends policies, guidelines, and procedures for the
technical aspects of issues relating to agriculture, ecology, cultural
resources, environment, and energy. ECS staff provides the overall
technical framework for implementing natural resources enhancements,
sustainable production, pollution abatement, and environmental and
cultural resource assessments in NRCS conservation planning and practice
application activities. The majority of the staff is located in
Washington, DC.

+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| ***Matt Harrington***              |    |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *National Environmental            | Ph | *(202) 720-4925*          |
| Coordinator*                       | on |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| > *NRCS-ECS, Room 6151-S*          | Fa | *(202) 720-1814*          |
|                                    | x: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| > *14^th^ & Independence Ave, SW*  | Vo |                           |
|                                    | ic |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| > *Washington, D.C. 20250*         | Em | *matt                     |
|                                    | ai | .harrington@wdc.usda.gov* |
|                                    | l: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+

**[[ECS Staff, Washington, DC:]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| ### Mike Hubbs, Director                            | \(202\)        |
|                                                     | 720-5992       |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Bill Boyer, National FOTG Coordinator               | \(202\)        |
|                                                     | 720-0307       |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Sarah Bridges, National Cultural Resources Spec.    | \(202\)        |
|                                                     | 720-4912       |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| James Campbell, Biological Science Tech. **(TTY)**  | \(202\)        |
|                                                     | 720-3706       |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| John Englert, National Plant Materials Spec.        | \(202\)        |
|                                                     | 720-0536       |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Terrell Erickson, National Wildlife Biologist       | \(202\)        |
|                                                     | 690-0856       |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Howard Hankin, National Aquatic Ecologist           | \(202\)        |
|                                                     | 690-0082       |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Doug Holy, National Invasive Species Specialist     | \(202\)        |
|                                                     | 720-9096       |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Norman Widman, National Nutrient Management Spec.   | \(202\)        |
|                                                     | 720-3783       |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Sheila McLeod, Office Assistant                     | \(202\)        |
|                                                     | 720-2587       |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Matt Harrington, National Environmental Coordinator | \(202\)        |
|                                                     | 720-4925       |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Ben Smallwood, Pest Management Specialist           | \(202\)        |
|                                                     | 720-7838       |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Dennis Thompson, National Grazing Lands Ecologist   | \(202\)        |
|                                                     | 720-5010       |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Andrew Mason, National Forester                     | \(202\)        |
|                                                     | 720-1858       |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+

**[East Technology Support Center]{.smallcaps}**

  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------
  *Kristin Ling Smith*                  Phone:   *(336) 370-3362*

  *Ecologist (Env. Compliance Spec.)*   Fax:     *(336) 273-8132*

  *2901 East Lee Street, Suite 2100*    Voice:   

  *Greensboro, NC 27401-4901*           Email:   *kristin.smith@gnb.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------

**[Central Technology Support Center]{.smallcaps}**

+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| ##### Matthew Judy                 | Ph | *(817) 509-3291*          |
|                                    | on |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *Ecologist (Env. Compliance        | Fa | *(817) 509-3337*          |
| Spec.)*                            | x: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *P.O. Box 6567*                    | Vo | *9043-3291*               |
|                                    | ic |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| #### Fort Worth, TX 76115          | Em | *m                        |
|                                    | ai | atthew.judy@ftw.usda.gov* |
|                                    | l: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+

**[West Technology Support Center]{.smallcaps}**

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------
  ***Meg Bishop***                      Phone:   *(503) 273-2404*

  *Ecologist (Env. Compliance Spec.)*   Fax:     *(503) 273-2401*

  *111 SW 5^th^ Avenue*                 Voice:   *9000-747-4931*

  *Portland, OR 97204*                  Email:   *meg.bishop@usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------

## Alabama

+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| ##### Jeff Thurmond                | Ph | *(334)* *887-4510*        |
|                                    | on |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *Wildlife Biologist*               | Fa | *(334) 887- 4551*         |
|                                    | x: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *3381 Skyway Drive*                | Vo | *9027-4510*               |
|                                    | ic |                           |
| *P.O. Box 311*                     | e: | [*jeff.thurmo             |
|                                    |    | nd@al.usda.gov*](mailto:J |
|                                    | Em | eff.Thurmond@al.usda.gov) |
|                                    | ai |                           |
|                                    | l: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *Auburn, Alabama 36830*            |    |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+

Alaska

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------
  ***Bill Wood***                       Phone:   *(907) 761-7761*

  *State Biologist*                     Fax:     *(907) 761-7790*

  *800 West Evergreen, Suite 100*       Voice:   *9035-2275*

  *Palmer, AK 99654-6539*               Email:   *bill.wood@ak.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------

Arkansas

+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| ***Michelle Clendenin***           | Ph | *(501) 301-3144*          |
|                                    | on |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *Biologist*                        | Fa | *(501) 301-3194*          |
|                                    | x: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *Room 3416, Federal Building*      | Vo | *9044-3144*               |
|                                    | ic |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *700 West Capitol Avenue*          | Em | *Alan.rees@ar.usda.gov*   |
|                                    | ai |                           |
| *Little Rock, AR 72201*            | l: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+

Arizona

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------
  ***Stuart Tuttle***                   Phone:   *(602) 280-8777*

  *Wildlife Biologist*                  Fax:     *(602) 280-8805*

  *U.S. Courthouse -- Federal Building* Voice:   *9011-8777*

  *230 N 1^st^ Ave., Suite 509*         Email:   *stu.tuttle@az.usda.gov*

  *Phoenix, AZ 85003-1706*                       
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------

California

  ------------------------------------- -------- ----------------------------
  ***Thomas Moore***                    Phone:   *(530) 792-5652*

  *State Biologist*                     Fax:     *(530) 792-5793*

  *430 G Street, #4164*                 Voice:   *9040-5652*

  *Davis CA 95616-4164*                 Email:   *thomas.moore@ca.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ----------------------------

Colorado

+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| ***Terri Skadeland***              | Ph | *(720) 544-2813*          |
|                                    | on |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *State Biologist*                  | Fa | *(720) 544-2962*          |
|                                    | x: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *Room E201*                        | Vo | *9059-2813*               |
|                                    | ic |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *655 Parfet Street*                | Em | *ter                      |
|                                    | ai | ri.skadeland@co.usda.gov* |
| *Lakewood, CO 80215-5517*          | l: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+

Connecticut

  ------------------------------------- -------- -----------------------------
  ***Joyce Purcell***                   Phone:   *(860) 871-4028*

  *Acting State Resource                Fax:     *(860) 871-4054*
  Conservationist*                               

  *344 Merrow Rd., Suite A*             Voice:   *9013-128*

  *Tolland, CT 06084*                   Email:   *joyce.purcell@ct.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- -----------------------------

Delaware

+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| ***Sally L. Griffith-Kepfer***     | Ph | *(302) 678-4182*          |
|                                    | on |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *State Resource Conservationist*   | Fa | *(302) 678-0843*          |
|                                    | x: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *Suite 101*                        | Vo |                           |
|                                    | ic |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *1221 College Park Drive*          | Em | *                         |
|                                    | ai | sally.kepfer@de.usda.gov* |
| *Dover, DE 19904-8713*             | l: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+

Florida

  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------
  ***Rosalind Moore***                  Phone:   *(352) 338-9582*

  *Natural Resource Specialist*         Fax:     *(352) 338-9578*

  *P.O. Box 141510*                     Voice:   

  *Gainesville, FL 32614-1510*          Email:   *rosalind.moore@fl.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------

Georgia

+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| ***Jimmy Bramblett***              | Ph | *(706) 546-2073*          |
|                                    | on |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *Water Resources Programs Leader*  | Fa | *(706) 546-2145*          |
|                                    | x: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *Robert G. Stephens Federal        | Vo |                           |
| Building, Box 13*                  | ic |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *355 East Hancock Avenue*          | Em | *jim                      |
|                                    | ai | my.bramblett@ga.usda.gov* |
| *Athens, GA 30601-2769*            | l: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+

###### 

###### Idaho

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------------
  ***Darin Vrem***                      Phone:   *(208) 685-6995*

  *Archeologist/Cultural Resources      Fax:     *(208) 378-5735*
  Specialist*                                    

  *9173 W. Barnes Drive, Suite C*       Voice:   *None*

  *Boise, Idaho 83709-1574*             Email:   *darin.vrem@id.usda.gov*

                                                 

  ***Mark Weatherstone***               Phone:   *(208) 378-5720*

  *Asst. State Conservationist-Tech.    Fax:     *(208) 378-5735*
  Services*                                      

  *9173 W. Barnes Drive, Suite C*       Voice:   *None*

  *Boise, Idaho 83709-1574*             Email:   *mark.weatherstone@id.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------------

Illinois

  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------
  ***Gene Barickman***                  Phone:   *(217) 353-6636*

  *Environmental Specialist*            Fax:     *(217) 353-6675*

  *2118 W. Park Court*                  Voice:   *9057-6636*

  *Champaign, IL 61821*                 Email:   *gene.barickman@il.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------

Indiana

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------
  ***Shanon Zezula***                   Phone:   *(317) 290-3200, ext. 348*

  *Assistant State Conservationist*     Fax:     *(317) 290-3225*

  *6013 Lakeside Boulevard*             Voice:   *9029-348*

  *Indianapolis, IN 46278*              Email:   *phil.mcloud@in.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------

Iowa

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------
  ***Dave Beck***                       Phone:   *(515) 284-4135*

  *Planning Leader*                     Fax:     *(515) 284-4394*

  *210 Walnut Street, Suite 693*        Voice:   *945-7020*

  *Des Moines, IA 50309*                Email:   *david.beck@ia.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------

Kansas

+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| ##### Terry Conway                 | Ph | *(785) 823-4541*          |
|                                    | on |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *State Resource Conservationist*   | Fa | *(785) 823-4540*          |
|                                    | x: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *760 South Broadway*               | Vo | *945-9025*                |
|                                    | ic |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *Salina, KS 67401-4642*            | Em | [*james.kru               |
|                                    | ai | eger@ks.usda.gov*](mailto |
|                                    | l: | :Del.prophet@ks.usda.gov) |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+

Kentucky

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------
  ***Jack Kuhn***                       Phone:   *(859) 224-7371*

  *ASTC for Natural Resource Planning*  Fax:     *(859) 224-7399*

  *771 Corporate Drive, Suite 110*      Voice:   *9032-7371*

  *Lexington, KY 40503-5479*            Email:   *jack.kuhn@ky.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------

Louisiana

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------
  ***John Pitre***                      Phone:   *(318) 473-7809*

  *State Biologist*                     Fax:     *(318) 473-7682*

  *3737 Government Street*              Voice:   *9000-568-1535*

  *Alexandria, LA 71302*                Email:   *john.pitre@la.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------

Maine

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------
  ***Chris Jones***                     Phone:   *(207) 990-9563*

  *State Resource Conservationist*      Fax:     *(207) 990-9599*

  *967 Illinois Avenue, Suite #3*       Voice:   *9052-563*

  *Bangor, ME 04401*                    Email:   *chris.jones@me.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------

Maryland

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------
  ***Anne M. Lynn***                    Phone:   *(410) 443-482-2908*

  *State Resource Conservationist*      Fax:     *(410) 757-0687*

  *John Hanson Business Center*         Voice:   

  *339 Busch\'s Frontage Road, Suite    Email:   *anne.lynn@md.usda.gov*
  301*                                           

  *Annapolis, MD 21401-5534*                     
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------

Massachusetts

  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------
  ***Barbara Miller***                  Phone:   *413-253-4380*

  *State Resource Conservationist*      Fax:     *(413) 253-4375*

  *451 West Street*                     Voice:   

  *Amherst, MA 01002-2995*              Email:   *barbara.miller@ma.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------

Michigan

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------------
  ***Gary Rinkenberger***               Phone:   *(517) 324-5266*

  *Resource Conservationist*            Fax:     *(517) 324-5171*

  *3001 Coolidge Road, Suite 250*       Voice:   *(517) 324-5266*

  *East Lansing, MI 48823-6350*         Email:   *gary.rinkenberger@mi.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------------

Minnesota

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------
  ***Mark G. Oja***                     Phone:   *(651) 602-7868*

  *Biologist*                           Fax:     *(651) 602-7914*

  *Suite 600*                           Voice:   *9041-7868*

  *375 Jackson Street*                  Email:   *mark.oja@mn.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------

*St. Paul, MN 55101-1854*

Mississippi

  ------------------------------------- -------- -----------------------------
  ***Delmer Stamps***                   Phone:   *(601) 965-4339 ext 122*

  *State Resource Conservationist*      Fax:     *(601) 965-5162*

  *100 West Capitol Street*             Voice:   

  *Jackson, MS 39269*                   Email:   *delmer.stamps@ms.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- -----------------------------

Missouri

  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------
  ***J. Chris Hamilton***               Phone:   *(573) 876-0910*

  *Biologist*                           Fax:     *(573) 876-0913*

  *Parkade Center, Suite 250*           Voice:   *9034-1416*

  *601 Business Loop 70 West*           Email:   *chris.hamilton@mo.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------

*Columbia, MO 65203-2546*

Montana

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------
  ***Peter Husby***                     Phone:   *(406) 587-6902*

  *State Biologist*                     Fax:     *(406) 587-6761*

  *Federal Building, Room 443*          Voice:   *9056-6902*

  *10 East Babcock Street*              Email:   *phusby@mt.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------

*Bozeman, MT 59715-4704*

Nebraska

  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------
  ***Richard Vaughn***                  Phone:   *(402) 437-4127*

  *Environmental Specialist*            Fax:     *(402) 437-4184*

  *100 Centennial Mall North*           Voice:   *(402) 437-4100*

  *Federal Building, Room 152*          Email:   *richard.vaughn@ne.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------

*Lincoln, NE 68508-3866*

Nevada

  ------------------------------------- -------- -----------------------------
  ***Jaime Jasmine***                   Phone:   *(775) 738-8431 x 120*

  *State Wildlife Biologist*            Fax:     *(775) 738-7229*

  *555 West Silver Str., Suite 101*     Voice:   *None*

  *Elko, NV 89801-2627*                 Email:   *jaime.jasmine@nv.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- -----------------------------

New Hampshire

  ------------------------------------- -------- ----------------------------------
  ***Kimberly McCracken***              Phone:   *(603) 868-9931 ext 123*

  *Assistant State Conservationist for  Fax:     *(603) 868-5301*
  Technology*                                    

  *2 Madbury Road*                      Voice:   

  *Durham, NH 03824-1499*               Email:   *kimberly.mccracken@nh.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ----------------------------------

New Jersey

  ------------------------------------- -------- --------------------------------
  ***Gregory Westfall***                Phone:   *(732) 537-6054*

  *Resource Conservationist*            Fax:     *(732) 537-6095*

  *220 Davidson Ave, 4th Floor*         Voice:   

  *Somerset, NJ 08873*                  Email:   *gregory.westfall@nj.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- --------------------------------

New Mexico

  ------------------------------------- -------- -----------------------------
  ***Marcus Miller***                   Phone:   *(505) 761-4486*

  *State Biologist*                     Fax:     *(505) 761-4462*

  *6200 Jefferson N.E. Room 305*        Voice:   *9016-4486*

  *Albuquerque, NM 87109-3734*          Email:   *marcus.miller@nm.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- -----------------------------

New York

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------
  ***Paul Webb***                       Phone:   *(315) 477-6529*

  *State Resource Conservationist*      Fax:     *(315) 477-6550*

  *The Galleries of Syracuse*           Voice:   *9015-6527*

  *5^th^ Floor, Suite 354*              Email:   *paul.webb@ny.usda.gov*

  *441 South Salina Street*                      

  *Syracuse, NY 13202-2450*                      
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------

North Carolina

+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| ***Mike Hinton***                  | Ph | *(919) 873-2134*          |
|                                    | on |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *Planning Specialist*              | Fa | *(919) 873-2154*          |
|                                    | x: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *Suite 205*                        | Vo | *9025-2134*               |
|                                    | ic |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *4405 Bland Road*                  | Em | *mike.hinton@nc.usda.gov* |
|                                    | ai |                           |
| *Raleigh, NC 27609-6293*           | l: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+

North Dakota

  ------------------------------------- -------- ----------------------------
  ***Keith A. Weston***                 Phone:   *(701) 530-2092*

  *Water Quality Coordinator*           Fax:     *(701) 530-2112*

  *Room 278*                            Voice:   

  *220 East Rosser Avenue*              Email:   *keith.weston@nd.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ----------------------------

*Bismarck, ND 58502-1458*

Ohio

  ------------------------------------- -------- ----------------------------
  ***Mark DeBrock***                    Phone:   *(614) 255-2462*

  *Biologist*                           Fax:     *(614) 255-2549*

  *200 North High Street, Room 522*     Voice:   *9000-345-5390*

  *Columbus, OH 43215-2478*             Email:   *mark.debrock@oh.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ----------------------------

Oklahoma

  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------
  ***Steven P. Elsener***               Phone:   *(405) 742-1227*

  *Biologist*                           Fax:     *(405) 742-1201*

  *USDA Agri-Center Building*           Voice:   *9037-1227*

  *100 USDA, Suite 206*                 Email:   *steven.elsener@ok.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------

*Stillwater, OK 74074-2655*

Oregon

  ------------------------------------- -------- --------------------------------
  ***Russ Hatz***                       Phone:   *(503) 414-3235*

  *Leader for Technology (lead          Fax:     *(503) 414-3103*
  contact)*                                      

  *Suite 1300*                          Voice:   *None*

  *101 S.W. Main Street*                Email:   *Russ.hatz@or.usda.gov*

  *Portland, OR 97204-3221*                      

                                                 

  ***Jeremy Maestas***                  Phone:   *(541) 923-4358 x109*

  *State Habitat Biologist*             Fax:     *(541) 923-4713*

  *625 SW Main Ave., Suite 4*           Voice:   *(800) 726-7685 x1290*

  *Redmond, OR 97756*                   Email:   *jeremy.maestas@or.usda.gov*

                                                 

  ***Deborah Virgovic***                Phone:   *(360) 428-7684 x 143*

  *State Fisheries Biologist (OR/WA)*   Fax:     *(360) 424-6172*

  *Mt. Vernon FO, 2021 E. College Way,  Voice:   *None*
  Suite 206*                                     

  *Mount Vernon, WA 98273-2372*         Email:   *deborah.virgovic@wa.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- --------------------------------

**[Pacific Island]{.smallcaps}** area

+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| ***Gregory Koob***                 | Ph | *(808) 541-2600, ext.     |
|                                    | on | 109*                      |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *State Biologist*                  | Fa | *(808) 541-1335*          |
|                                    | x: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *300 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 4316*   | Vo | *none*                    |
|                                    | ic |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *Honolulu, HI 96850*               | Em | *                         |
|                                    | ai | gregory.koob@hi.usda.gov* |
|                                    | l: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
|                                    |    |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| ***John (Bart) Lawrence***         | Ph | *(671) 472-7447*          |
|                                    | on |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *State Resource Conservationist*   | Fa | *(671) 472-7288*          |
|                                    | x: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *FHB Bldg. Suite 301*              | Vo | *None*                    |
|                                    | ic |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *400 Route 8*                      | Em | *j                        |
|                                    | ai | ohn.lawrence@pb.usda.gov* |
| *Mongmong, Guam 96910*             | l: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+

Pennsylvania

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------
  ***Jeffrey D. Mahood***               Phone:   *(717) 237-2215*

  *Environmental Planning Specialist*   Fax:     *(717) 237-2239*

  *1 Credit Union Place, Suite 340*     Voice:   *9000-237-2215*

  *Harrisburg, PA 17110-2993*           Email:   *jeff.mahood@pa.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------

Puerto Rico

  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------
  ***Jaime Valentin***                  Phone:   *(787) 766-5206 x 229*

  *State Resource Conservationist*      Fax:     *(787) 766-5987*

  *654 Munoz Rivera Avenue*             Voice:   

  *Hato Rey, PR 00918*                  Email:   *jaime.valentin@pr.usda.gov*

  *P.O. Box 364868*                              

  *San Juan, PR 00936-4868*                      
  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------

Rhode Island

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------
  ***Reena Shaw***                      Phone:   *(401) 822-8840*

  *Economist*                           Fax:     *(401) 828-0433*

  *60 Quaker Lane, Suite 46*            Voice:   

  *Warwick, RI 02886*                   Email:   *reena.shaw@ri.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------

South Carolina

+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| ##### Glen Sandifer                | Ph | *(803) 253-3894*          |
|                                    | on |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *Program Specialist*               | Fa | *(803) 253-3670*          |
|                                    | x: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *1835 Assembly Street, Room 950*   | Vo | *9031-3894*               |
|                                    | ic |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *Columbia, SC 29201*               | Em | *g                        |
|                                    | ai | len.sandifer@sc.usda.gov* |
|                                    | l: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+

South Dakota

+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| ***Cindy Steele***                 | Ph | *(605) 352-1206*          |
|                                    | on |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *Assistant State Conservationist,  | Fa | *(605) 352-1261*          |
| Programs*                          | x: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *Federal Building, Room 200*       | Vo | *9036-1206*               |
|                                    | ic |                           |
|                                    | e: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+
| *200 Fourth Street, SW*            | Em | *                         |
|                                    | ai | cindy.steele@sd.usda.gov* |
| *Huron, SD 57350-2475*             | l: |                           |
+------------------------------------+----+---------------------------+

Tennessee

  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------
  ***Carol Chandler***                  Phone:   *(615) 452-3838 ext 114*

  *Biologist*                           Fax:     *(615) 452-7394*

  *150 Albert Gallatin Ave.*            Voice:   *9058-4120*

  *Gallatin, TN 37066-2085*             Email:   *carol.chandler@tn.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------

Texas

  ------------------------------------- -------- -----------------------------
  ***Steven T. Bednarz***               Phone:   *(254) 742-9871*

  *Assistant State Conservationist*     Fax:     *(254) 742-9819*

  *W.R. Poage Building*                 Voice:   *9038-9871*

  *101 South Main Street*               Email:   *steve.bednarz@tx.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- -----------------------------

*Temple, TX 76501-7682*

Utah

  ------------------------------------- -------- ----------------------------
  ***Karen Fuller***                    Phone:   *(801) 524-4566*

  *Wildlife Biologist (T&E Contact)*    Fax:     *(801) 524-4593*

  *W.F. Bennett Federal Building*       Voice:   *9045-4566*

  *125 South State Street, Room 4402*   Email:   *karen.fuller@ut.usda.gov*

  *Salt Lake City, UT 84138*                     
  ------------------------------------- -------- ----------------------------

Vermont

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------
  ***Fletcher (Kip) Potter***           Phone:   *(802) 951-6796 ext 238*

  *Environmental Specialist*            Fax:     *(802) 951-6327*

  *356 Mountain View Dr.*               Voice:   *768-1125*

  *Colchester, VT 05446-5824*           Email:   *kip.potter@vt.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------

Virginia

  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------
  ***Edward J. Fanning***               Phone:   *(804) 287-1636*

  *Resource Conservationist*            Fax:     *(804) 287-1736*

  *Culpeper Building, Suite 209*        Voice:   *9003-1668*

  *1606 Santa Rosa Road*                Email:   *edward.fanning@va.usda.gov*

  *Richmond, VA 23229-5014*                      
  ------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------

Washington

  ------------------------------------- -------- --------------------------------
  ***Larry Cooke***                     Phone:   *(509) 323-2964*

  *Environmental Specialist*            Fax:     *(509) 323-2979*

  *316 W. Boone Ave., Suite 450*        Voice:   *9035-2964*

  *Spokane, WA 99201-2348*              Email:   *larry.cooke@wa.usda.gov*

                                                 

  ***Deborah Virgovic***                Phone:   *(360) 428-7684 x 143*

  *State Fisheries Biologist (OR/WA)*   Fax:     *(360) 424-6172*

  *Mt. Vernon FO, 2021 E. College Way,  Voice:   *None*
  Suite 206*                                     

  *Mount Vernon, WA 98273-2372*         Email:   *deborah.virgovic@wa.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- --------------------------------

West Virginia

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------
  ***Ron Wigal***                       Phone:   *(304) 284-7566*

  *Resource Conservationist*            Fax:     *(304) 284-4839*

  *75 High Street, Room 301*            Voice:   *9049-7566*

  *Morgantown, WV 26505*                Email:   *ron.wigal@wv.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------

Wisconsin

  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------
  ***Sherrie Zenk-Reed***               Phone:   *(715) 799-6380*

  *Tribal Liaison/Resource              Fax:     *(715) 799-4323*
  Conservationist*                               

  *Menominee Tribal Enterprises,        Voice:   *9018-773*
  Forestry Division*                             

  *P.O. Box 670, Highway 47 North*      Email:   *slzrnrcs@yahoo.com*

  *Keshena, WI 54135*                            
  ------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------

Wyoming

  ------------------------------------- -------- ----------------------------
  ***Paul Obert***                      Phone:   *(307) 233-6769*

  *State Biologist*                     Fax:     *(307) 233-6795*

  *100 East B Street, Room 3124*        Voice:   *none*

  *Federal Building*                    Email:   *paul.obert@wy.usda.gov*

  *Casper, WY 82601-1911*                        

                                                 

  ***Casey Sheley***                    Phone:   *(307) 233-6770*

  *Cons. Planning Resource Cnsvst*      Fax:     *(307) 233-6795*

  *Federal Bldg, 100 East B Str., Rm    Voice:   *none*
  3124*                                          

  *Casper, WY 82602-5011*               Email:   *casey.sheley@wy.usda.gov*
  ------------------------------------- -------- ----------------------------