A manager has been hired to oversee the McInnis Canyons and Dominguez-Escalante national conservation areas in Western Colorado.

Amber Koski is scheduled to begin her new role at the Grand Junction Field Office of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management on Nov. 6.

Koski will be responsible for two national conversation areas covering a total of more than 330,000 acres of public land known for their Colorado and Gunnison river canyons, cultural and historic sites and wilderness.

“Amber brings a diversity of experience to BLM Colorado and our national conservation areas,” said Greg Wolfgang, Grand Junction Field Manager. “We are excited to welcome Amber to Western Colorado’s amazing communities partners, and landscapes.”

Koski previously served as the planning and environmental coordinator for BLM Utah in the Green River District in Vernal. 

She was responsible for coordinating six resource management plan amendments that spanned three field offices and two districts for lands designated under the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act. Those areas included the Jurassic National Monument, John Wesley Powell National Conservation Area, McCoy Flats Mountain Bike Trail System, San Rafael Swell Recreation Area, 63 miles of wild and scenic river segments and 17 new wilderness areas.

Prior to her planning role, Koski served as the assistant field manager of resources for the Vernal and Price field offices.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology with an emphasis in archaeology and a master’s degree in environmental policy and management. 

“My husband and two children are thrilled to be moving to Western Colorado and becoming a part of the community.” Koski said. “I look forward to engaging in the wonderful partnerships within BLM Colorado as well as serving our public, staff and the amazing public lands we manage.”