August 4, 2006

Maryland Department of the Environment
1800 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland

Dear Senator Colburn:

Thank you for your correspondence regarding the assistance provided by Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) during the June flood event. I appreciate the opportunity to respond to you regarding this important matter.

I have taken the liberty of sharing your letter with the many MDE staff who worked on the various issues and emergencies that arose on the Eastern Shore just after the flooding. Your kind words are appreciated by all of us here at MDE. I also want to thank you for working so well with MDE toward better public health and a safe and healthy environment.

Thank you again for your letter. If I may be of further assistance on this or any other matter, please do not hesitate to call me.

Very truly yours,

Kendl P. Philbrick
Secretary