401 & Buffer Permitting Contacts

Staff Contact Information

Mailing Address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Physical Location: 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27604, Archdale Building - 9th floor

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Name, Title	Phone	Primary Responsibiliites
Karen Higgins Supervisor	(919) 707-3630	Manage 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Erin Davis Stream/Wetland Mitigation Specialist	(919) 707-3684	Review Mitigation Bank and NC Division of Mitigations Services (DMS) stream and wetland mitigation projects
Mac Haupt Stream/Wetland Mitigation Coordinator	(919) 707-3632	Coordinate Stream and Wetland Mitigation Program
Niki Maher Compliance Assistance Specialist	(919) 707-3633	Coordinate Stream ID (SWITC) Courses; provide technical support to DWR regional offices, local governments, federal and state government agencies, the general public, and other stakeholders
Chonticha McDaniel 401 Stormwater Engineer	(919) 707-3634	Technical review of stormwater management plans submitted with 401, Buffer and Isolated Wetland Permit applications; Technical review of applications for 401s associated with hydropower projects
Katie Merritt Nutrient Offset & Buffer Banking Coordinator	(919) 707-3637	Coordinate Nutrient Offset and Riparian Buffer Mitigation Banking Program
Sheri Montalvo Administrative Assistant	(919) 707-3635	Database entry and maintenance of all DWR projects, process all application fees, serve as administrative liaison for general public and internal DENR staff contacts
Shelton Sullivan Compliance Assistance Specialist	(919) 707-3636	Provide technical support to DWR regional offices, local governments, federal and state government agencies, the general public, and other stakeholders
Paul Wojoski 401/Buffer Coordinator	(919) 707-3631	Coordinate 401 Water Quality Certification Program and Riparian Buffer Program; review 401 applications, review buffer major variance applications and present to the EMC; staff liaison with Regional Offices and general public