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BLM Lakeview District Hires Two New Employees

Oregon-Washington
Lakeview DO
Media Contact
Lisa McNee

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management's Lakeview District has hired two new employees: Dani Balin and Nathan Silvis.

two people, one in a blue shirt and another in a pink dress, holding a baby

Dani Balin, our new Range Management Specialist, brings a unique set of skills and experiences to the BLM Klamath Falls Field Office. Born and raised in Klamath Falls, she ventured out to Utah State University for her college years. In May 2019, she proudly earned her Bachelor of Science in Rangeland Ecology and Management. Her career journey began at the Klamath National Forest, Goosenest Ranger District in Macdoel, CA.

Dani is married to her high school sweetheart, Trent, and have their 9-month-old daughter, Quincy, and two dogs. Life is busy year-round, being married to a farmer and rancher, and even more so now with their baby girl (but so much better at the same time!). When there is free time, they enjoy riding dirt bikes, hunting, camping, and the usual shenanigans that come with living on a ranch.

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Nathan Silvis is originally from Ohio. He graduated in 2014 with a B.S. in Conservation from Kent State University. Since then, he has spent five magical seasons with varying land management agencies, including the BLM, three National Wildlife Refuges, the Forest Service, and the National Park Service. Nate gained a great amount of experience in range, wildlife, forestry, and fire. He then spent 4.5 years as a permanent employee with the Forest Service working in Timber prep, Silviculture, and Wildlife on Several Nationals Forests. Nate started with the Lakeview Field Office in June as the Natural Resource Specialist.

Outside work, you can find him long-distance running, biking, kayaking, hiking, and exploring wild places.

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.