The Bureau of Land Management recently named the new state director for BLM Colorado.
Doug Vilsack, who served as assistant director for parks, wildlife and lands for Colorado's Department of Natural Resources, will oversee the management of 8.3 million acres of public lands and more than 27 million acres of federal sub-surface mineral lands including alpine tundra, colorful canyons, sagebrush steppe and mountains, according to a July 27 BLM news release.
“Doug Vilsack knows the people and lands of Colorado, with over 15 years of experience in the natural resources and energy fields, including roles in the public, private and non-profit sectors,” BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning said in the release. "He has worked collaboratively with Coloradans, the BLM and other government agencies and conservationists and industry groups on a wide range of land management issues in the state. We’re so pleased he has agreed to bring that expertise and the relationships he has built over decades to lead the BLM’s work in Colorado."
Vilsack is expected to begin his new position Aug. 14, the release reported. He is taking over for Stephanie Connolly who is returning to her earlier role as BLM Colorado's acting associate state director.
Vilsack assisted the executive director at the Colorado Department of Natural Resources in his role as assistant director for parks, wildlife and lands. He also worked with the directors of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and State Land Board, his biography reported.
