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WREC Extension Faculty and Programs
Andrew Ristvey - Commercial Horticulture Specialist (aristvey@umd.edu)
Donald Webster - Marine Science Specialist, Sea Grant Extension Program (dwebster@umd.edu)
Programs: Marine and aquatic science programs including commercial fisheries, commercial fish and shellfish aquaculture, pond management, and control of nuisance aquatic plants. Policy development for sustainable aquaculture including Best Management Practices and identification of Aquaculture Enterprise Zones. Development of diving safety programs targeting scientific and public safety operations.
Membership: Secretary, UMCP Diving Control Board; Certified Scientific Diver; Vice-chairman, Maryland Aquaculture Coordinating Council; USDA/NOAA National Aquaculture Extension Steering Committee; Licensed MD Pesticide Applicator in Categories - Research & Demonstration and Aquatic Applicator.
Area of Expertise: Commercial Aquaculture; commercial fisheries; pond management; aquatic weed control; scientific diving operations.
Useful web links:
UMD Sea Grant Extension Program: http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/programs/extension/
UMD Aquaculture Information: http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/programs/extension/aquaculture/
Aquaculture National Information Center (AquaNIC): http://www.aquanic.org/
Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center (NRAC): http://nrac.umd.edu/index.cfm
Aquaplant – Identification and Control: http://aquaplant.tamu.edu/
MD Aquaculture Information (MD Dept of Ag): http://www.marylandseafood.org/aquaculture/index.php
MD Aquaculture BMP(MD Dept of Ag): http://www.marylandseafood.org/aquaculture/
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Nevin Dawson - Forest Stewardship Specialist (ndawson@umd.edu)
Nevin works with forest landowners to establish and improve management on their wooded land. He coordinates and teaches educational programs on a variety of related topics, including The Woods in Your Backyard, which is targeted at owners of 1-10 acres of woodland. Other projects include a pilot program in community forest management and forestry education for municipal officers. He also writes a monthly column, TreeTips, in the regional agribusiness newspaper, The Delmarva Farmer. Please visit www.naturalresources.umd.edu for more information and news on upcoming events.
Nancy Stewart - Online Forestry Course (nstewar1@umd.edu)
Website: http://extension.umd.edu/environment/generalForestry/index.cfm
Susan Harrison - Agriculture Leadership Program: LeadMaryland (leadmd@umd.edu)
Website: http://www.leadmaryland.umd.edu
For more information, contact Nan Stenzel
Last updated: 01/3/2008
Everyone is Getting Soil Savvy!
The Department of Environmental Science and Technology (ENST) faculty Dr. Delvin Fanning, Dr. Brian Needelman, Dr. Martin Rabenhorst, Dr. Richard Weismiller and Dr. Ray Weil helped to develop a permanent soils exhibit in the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History. - posted Aug 5, 2008
Nick's Notes
MCE Administrative updates - posted Aug 1, 2008
Attention 4-H'ers! A special invitation to the Maryland State Fair
4-H'ers are invited to visit with AGNR Academic Programs staff to learn more about the College of AGNR at the University of Maryland. Games, prizes, and more! - posted Jul 31, 2008
