The Maryland DNR Artificial Reef Committee (ARC) has the duty of advising the Director of Fisheries Service on all matters referred to the committee by the Director regarding the development, monitoring and management of artificial reefs in Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Coast. The ARC is comprised of individuals from across the State whom represent the interests of various constituencies with an interest and expertise in artificial reef development. They meet at the Tawes State Office Building in Annapolis, Maryland.

Web Link to the Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative (MARI): http://www.ccamd.org/MARI/MARI_home.htm

A summary of the December 11th meeting can be found on the right column of this page.

To view the final Maryland Artificial Reef Plan with Appendix B, click on the following Link www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/reefs/MarylandReefPlanFINALWOAPPENDIXB.pdf, it's about 1 megbyte in size.

To view entire final Maryland Artificial Reef Plan (11 megabytes in size) click on the following link www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/reefs/Maryland_Artificial_Reef_Plan62607.pdf.

If you would like further information please contact Martin Gary at mlgary@dnr.state.md.us.

Maryland DNR Artificial Reef Committee Members-Revised 7/19/07
MD DNR Liaison – Martin Gary
MD DNR Liaison – Jeff Halka
MD DNR Liaison – Rick Younger
Mr. Bill Goldsborough – Chesapeake Bay Foundation (Chairman)
David Dansberger – MD DNR Sport Fisheries Advisory Committee
Captain Richard “Dickie” Webster – Tidal Fisheries Advisory Committee
Captain Monty Hawkins – Coastal Fisheries Advisory Committee/Ocean City Reef Foundation
Ms. Gail Blazer – Town of Ocean City
Mr. Rich Takacs - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Mr. Doldon Moore - Maryland Board of Public Works
Mr. Gary Setzer - Maryland Department of the Environment
Mr. David Sutherland – United States Fish & Wildlife Service
Mr. Tom Humbles - Maryland Environmental Service
Captain Greg Madjeski - Southern charter boats
Captain Curtis Johns - Eastern charter boats
Captain Marty Simounet - Northern/Central charter boats
Mr. Ed Lichionne - Coastal Conservation Association Maryland
Mr. Bill Huppert - Maryland Saltwater Sport Fishermen’s Association
Mr. Chris Dollar – Outdoor Writers
Mr. Kent Carlson – Citizen
Captain Mark Galasso – Chesapeake Guides Association
Mr. Norman McCullough – The Maryland Hydronauts/Diving Community
Captain Bruno Vasta - Chesapeake Bay Artificial Reef Coalition