Published: November 28, 2008 09:51 pm      

Gregory presented Park Service’s Edmund Prince Award

GRANTSVILLE — Ranger Mike Gregory of the Maryland Park Service recently received the Edmund Prince Award. MPS Superintendent Nita Settina presented Gregory with the award at the fall managers meeting.

“Our dedicated rangers enhance the park experience for visitors in countless ways,” said Gov. Martin O’Malley. “Mike Gregory reminds us that in addition to being blessed with rich natural and cultural resources, Maryland parks are also blessed with people who are absolutely committed to providing exemplary public service and protecting those resources.”

Gregory began his career with the Department of Natural Resources in 1979 as a forest naturalist/wildlife biologist with the Maryland Forest Service at Savage River State Forest. He was appointed in 1984 as lake manager for the Deep Creek Lake Natural Resources Management Area. Gregory then accepted an assignment as the natural resources manager for Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and the Patuxent River management area.

Gregory returned to Garrett County in 1994 as the manager of the Savage River Complex. He is currently the manger of New Germany State Park. Gregory credits his award to his fellow rangers and the Maryland Park Service employees who have worked with and mentored him over the past 29 years, along with the support of his family and friends.

Mike and his wife, Sandra, live in the New Germany area.

The Edmund Prince Award is named for Maryland’s first park ranger and honors those who personify the culture, heritage, and proud tradition of the Maryland Park Service.