BLM New Mexico employee receives Linda Seibert Career Achievement Award
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Jack Barnitz, a retired Supervisory Natural Resource Specialist at the BLM Las Cruces District Office, has been selected as a recipient of the Linda Seibert Career Achievement Award. The award recognizes a current or retired BLM employee who has significantly contributed to the conservation of fish, wildlife, and/or botanic resources over the course of their career.
During his career, Barnitz contributed to the success of numerous productive partnerships, diligently promoted special status species and wildlife habitat conservation and mentored many employees to become valuable BLM team members.
“While at the BLM, Jack was an exceptional wildlife biologist, supervisor and mentor, and he is sorely missed following his retirement,” said BLM Acting State Director Melanie Barnes. “Congratulations to him on this outstanding achievement.”
The award was presented March 10 during the Bureau of Land Management Partners and Awards Meeting (virtual) LIVE via the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference.
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.