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

401 Buffer & Permitting Branch Contacts List

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Name, TitlePhone              Primary Responsibilities
Stephanie Goss
Supervisor		(919) 707-9013Manage 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Sheri Montalvo
Administrative Assistant		(919) 707-3635Database entry & maintenance of all DWR projects, process all application fees, serve as administrative liaison for general public & internal DEQ staff contacts
Kristina Hellinghausen
Environmental Specialist II		(919) 707-3871Assist with the review of stream and wetland mitigation projects, review 401 applications, buffer authorizations, and Minor exceptions; serve as staff liaison with Regional Offices & general public
Samantha Wooten
Branch Coordinator		(919) 707-3631Coordinate 401 Water Quality Certification Program & Riparian Buffer Program;  review 401 applications, review buffer major variance applications & present to the EMC; serve as staff liaison with Regional Offices & general public
Chonticha McDaniel
401 Stormwater Engineer		(919) 707-3634Technical review of stormwater management plans submitted with 401, Buffer & Isolated Wetland Permit applications; Technical review of applications for 401s associated with hydropower projects
Maria Polizzi
Stream/Wetland Mitigation Coordinator		(919) 707-9083Coordinate Stream & Wetland Mitigation Program
Katie Merritt
Nutrient Offset & Buffer Banking Coordinator		(919) 707-3637Coordinate Nutrient Offset & Riparian Buffer Mitigation Banking Program
Blake Hartshorn
Mitigation Specialist		(919) 707-3684Review nutrient offset and riparian buffer mitigation projects, perform stream call determinations, assist with reviews for DMS stream and wetland mitigation projects
Andrew Friedman-Herring
Environmental Specialist II		(919)-707-3644Provide technical support to DWR regional offices, local governments, federal & state government agencies, the general public, & other stakeholders on 401 & Buffer regulations including 401 & Buffer Permitting Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement
Jennie Emmons
Environmental Specialist II		(919) 707-3633Provide technical support to DWR regional offices and local governments regarding 401 & Buffer Permitting Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement; maintain and update the 401 & Buffer Permitting Website; manage databases and provide program data upon request; coordinate Surface Water Identification Training and Certification (SWITC) Course. 
Erin Blankert
Environmental Specialist II		(919)-707-9037Assist with nutrient offset and riparian buffer mitigation projects, stream call determinations, assist with reviews for DMS stream and wetland mitigation projects
Catherine Otero
Environmental Specialist II		(919)-707-9141Review 401 certification applications, review buffer authorizations, and serve as a staff liaison with Regional Offices & the general public

Regional Office Contact Information

Regional Office Contact Information for Non DOT Projects-General Certifications & Individual Certifications
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