BLM Selects San Juan Islands National Monument Manager
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Spokane, Wash. – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District Manager Kurt Pindel announces the selection of Brie Chartier as the San Juan Islands National Monument Manager.
“Brie is an experienced planner with a background in outdoor and environmental education, to include being a Leave No Trace Master Educator,” Pindel said. “Brie also has a strong background in collaborative leadership, consensus building and building partnerships. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Johnson State College and should be a great addition to the local community.”
The BLM manages 1,020 acres of lands within the San Juan Archipelago which became a National Monument through a Proclamation signed by President Obama on March 25, 2013. The National Monument includes BLM lands in San Juan, Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
Brie Chartier is scheduled to start her new position on May 9.
More information about the San Juan Islands National Monument is available online at: http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/sanjuans/.
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.