History of NAEP, Maryland Farm Policy, and Finding a Good Map with Gary Kelman

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Gary Kelman, Independent Consultant & NAEP Board Member representing the Mid-Atlantic Regional Environmental Professionals about the history of NAEP, Maryland Farm Policy, and Finding a Good Map.   Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 1:31  Shout outs3:08  Nic and Laura discuss agricultural BMPs8:06  Interview with Gary Kelman starts8:56  Gary Kelman talks about the history of NAEP21:45  Gary Kelman discusses Maryland farm policy28:02  Field Notes segment- The Bethesda trash incident33:48  Gary Kelman shares his insights on collecting and finding a good map44:12  OutroPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Gary Kelman at https://linkedin.com/in/gary-kelman-ms-cep-m-asce-6431063Guest Bio:Gary Kelman’s professional career began in 1977.  It includes heading the CAFO Program, Office of Permitting and Customer Services, the Maryland Pretreatment Program, and developing industrial and municipal discharge permits during a 40-year career at the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE).  Prior to MDE, Gary was an environmental consultant.  He was MDE’s Employee of the Year in 2010, was named a Fellow NAEP in 2010, and received the Richard J. Kramer Memorial Award for Environmental Excellence from ABCEP in 2015.  He was named a Life Member of ASCE in 2018.  Gary received a MS in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland and a BS in Life Sciences from Philadelphia University.  He was credentialed as a Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) in 2005.  Gary Kelman is currently enjoying being an independent consultant. Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.