Bureau of Land Management welcomes new Barstow Field Manager
The Bureau of Land Management California Desert District has announced Marc Stamer as the new field manager for the Barstow Field Office.
Stamer brings more than 25 years of natural resource management experience to the position, where he will oversee over 2.7 million acres of public land in San Bernardino and Inyo counties.
“We are excited to have Marc join the BLM and lead the Barstow Field Office,” said California Desert District Manager Shelly Lynch. “Marc has an extensive background in natural resource management and experience with the National Environmental Policy Act, wildlife, fire, and recreation near urban areas and will be able to provide leadership managing our important public lands and resources.”
Stamer’s work in various federal and state agencies positions has given him the extensive experience required to succeed in this position, BLM officials said.
His past roles include forest, wildlife, fish, and rare plant program manager for the Coronado National Forest in Arizona and various positions as a biologist for the U.S. Forest Service.
Additionally, park interpretive specialist for the Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area, a science aide for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and a biology technician for the University of Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group.
Stamer holds a bachelor of science degree in biology from California State University, Fullerton.
He is excited to join the BLM to continue his public service and work through the challenges of managing public lands for present and future generations, BLM officials stated.
Stamer grew up loving the outdoors and enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, skiing, and climbing with family and friends.
He joins the BLM from the U.S. Forest Service, where he has served as District Ranger of the San Bernardino National Forest since 2014. Stamer succeeds Katrina Symons.
The Barstow Field Office has recreation opportunities with five off-highway vehicle areas, including Dumont Dunes, El Mirage, and Johnson Valley.
It also boasts portions of the Mojave Trails and Sand to Snow National Monuments, segments of the Old Spanish Trail and Pacific Crest Trail, 17 wilderness areas, and three developed campgrounds.
The California Historic Route 66 National Scenic Byway also runs through the heart of the field office. For more information, visit www.blm.gov/barstow.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land in 12 western states, including Alaska.
The BLM also administers 700 million acres of the subsurface mineral estate throughout the U.S. Its mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
The Barstow Field Office is located at 2601 Barstow Road.
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