CHARLES K. (KIRK) STARK, JR.

Highlights

• More than 30 years experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Expertise in Section 404 Clean Water Act, Section 10 Rivers & Harbors Act, and Section 103 Ocean Dumping Act issues
  
  

Biography

Kirk Stark brings to Dawson & Associates more than 30 years experience in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program.  This includes 10 years in the Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District; six years at Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters and 15 years at Corps Headquarters.

While at Corps of Engineers Headquarters (1990-2005), Kirk developed policy and technical guidance rules, workload indicators and performance measures.  He also represented the Corps on all matters related to dredging and dredged material disposal.

From 1984-90, Kirk was Corps of Engineers Liaison to the Environmental Protection Agency.  His primary focus involved resolving problems on controversial Corps of Engineers permitting decisions, including working with EPA to prohibit/restrict water projects in accordance with Section 404 (c) Clean Water Act.

Mr. Stark holds a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Maryland and an M.S. in Public Administration from Johns Hopkins University.

 

Other Achievements

• Superior Civilian Service Award

• Awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals from the EPA for Section 404(c) actions and for service as co-chair of a joint EPA-Corps of Engineers Inland Testing Manual Workgroup