BLM Names Dana Wilson New Southwest Associate District Manager
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MONTROSE, Colo. – In January, Dana Wilson was named the new Associate District Manager for the Bureau of Land Management’s Southwest District, based out of the Montrose Public Lands Center. The Southwest District includes about 2.6 million acres of BLM lands within the Grand Junction, Uncompahgre and Tres Rios Field Offices.
“I’m happy to be a part of the BLM Colorado team and enjoy working with the dedicated employees,” said Wilson. “The diversity of issues and the strong partnerships in the Southwest District provide a great foundation to continue to build community support.”
Previously, Wilson filled several short-term positions within the Southwest District, gaining valuable insight of BLM’s public lands in western Colorado. Prior to moving to Colorado, she was the lead public affairs officer with the BLM California State Office and a legislative and public affairs specialist for the BLM in Washington, DC. She also brings land-use planning experience to her new role, having worked as a planning and environmental coordinator for the BLM’s Eugene District in Oregon.
“We’re looking forward to continuing and growing the partnerships that Dana built while she was in Colorado,” said Joe Meyer Southwest District Manager. “Her experience within the BLM will be valuable as we continue to manage some of the nation’s most varied public lands.”
Preceding her federal career, Wilson worked for local and state environmental agencies in Minnesota, and was a legislative assistant in the Minnesota House of Representatives. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environment and Natural Resources from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Public Policy degree specializing in environmental policy from American University in Washington, D.C.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.