Media Contacts

NOTE: During the COVID-19 pandemic State of Emergency, all media inquiries to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources should still begin with the Office of Communications.

Following Governor Hogan’s emergency actions to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic, our media relations team is teleworking. Emails to the following contacts are the best way to assure a timely response.

For inquiries to Natural Resources Police anytime, email nrppio.dnr@maryland.gov

Gregg Bortz

Media Relations Manager

direct: 410-260-8001

cell: 443-924-0012

Gregg.Bortz1@Maryland.gov

Megan McGinn-Meals
Public Information Officer

direct: 410-260-8002

megan.mcginn-meals@maryland.gov

Eric Shirk

Director, Office of Communications

410-260-8021