Media Advisory: BLM Presents 2015 "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Award to Bodfish Resident
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WHAT: Recognition event to present Ted Brummer with the prestigious "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Award for outstanding volunteer service.
WHEN: Thurs., May 28, 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: The award will be presented at the BLM Bakersfield Field Office located at 3801 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, Calif. and will be connected via live video conference hosted to the BLM's headquarters in Washington, D.C. as well as seven states around the country.
WHO: Sally Jewell, Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior (on pre-taped video); David Haines, Deputy Assistant Secretary Land & Minerals Management.; Steve Ellis, BLM Deputy Director; BLM California State Director Jim Kenna
BACKGROUND: The annual "Making a Difference" Award recognizes exceptional volunteers who have contributed thousands of hours improving the public lands. Their work ranges from trail repairs, providing environmental education and visitor services to monitoring and habitat restoration.
Ted Brummer has been a recreation and visitor services volunteer with the BLM for over a decade. His work focuses on visitor education, trash clean up, historical interpretation, historical resource monitoring, and local history research for the Keysville Special Recreation Management Area outside of the town of Lake Isabella
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.