Tracy Stone-Manning was sworn in as director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) by Interior Department Secretary Deb Haaland.
“The Bureau of Land Management plays a critical role in Interior’s efforts to address the climate crisis, expand public access to our public lands, create a clean energy future, and preserve our nation’s shared outdoor heritage,” Haaland said. “Tracy brings a wealth of knowledge in conservation and environmental policy to these efforts and a history of working with diverse communities in service to our public lands.”
Stone-Manning said she felt honored by the position and the responsibilities entrusted to her office.
“I recognize that there is work to be done to rebuild the BLM, and I look forward to connecting with the important stakeholders that rely on its strong management,” Stone-Manning said. “Our public lands are one of America’s finest ideas, and I am ready to get to work alongside a remarkable team to ensure our outdoor spaces are protected for current and future generations to enjoy.”
Stone-Manning was most recently senior advisor for conservation policy at the National Wildlife Federation. Before joining the Federation, she served as chief of staff to former Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, overseeing day-to-day operations of Bullock’s cabinet and the state’s 11,000 employees. She stepped into that post after serving as the director of the state’s Department of Environmental Quality and as a regional director and senior advisor to Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana. Stone-Manning holds a master’s degree in environmental studies from the University of Montana and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland.
