"This is a very big challenge," McCoy said about the Columbia job, but it's the kind of work he's been doing for years, and the former director of the Department of Natural Resources' Eco-system Restoration Center said he's eager to continue.
"I was definitely not in state service to put 30 years in for a pension," McCoy said. Maryland Secretary of Natural Resources John Griffin appreciated that professional commitment, he said through a spokesman.
"John McCoy's in-depth knowledge of watershed processes, water quality monitoring design and analysis, and on-the-ground habitat and water quality restoration were a great asset to the state for over 25 years," Griffin said. "While we will miss his enthusiasm and expertise, we look forward to working with him."
Columbia Association President Phillip Nelson said he's just as happy to have McCoy, whose new job pays between $86,910 and $130,364. Neither CA officials nor McCoy would reveal the exact salary.
"He has all the experience and expertise. He's a great person with experience. He helped write the regulations. He's going to be a great addition to our staff," Nelson said.
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