The Custer Gallatin National Forest is looking for people interested in volunteering for one of our two Resource Advisory Committees (RAC).
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CUSTER GALLATION RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Hello,
The Custer Gallatin National Forest is looking for people interested in volunteering for one of our two Resource Advisory Committees (RAC). The Gallatin RAC covers Gallatin County and the Southern Montana RAC covers Park, Sweet Grass, Stillwater, and Powder River Counties. Each RAC consists of 15 people representing varied interests and areas of expertise who work collaboratively to improve working relationships among community members and national forest personnel.
Resource Advisory Committees review and recommend projects to be carried out using Title II funding under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 and amended through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Pub. L. 115-141). The Forest is recruiting to fill 15 vacancies on the Gallatin RAC and 14 or 15 vacancies on the Southern Montana RAC.
Generally, the committee’s role is to review and recommend projects and funding to the Forest Supervisor. This includes reviewing projects proposed by participating counties, tribal governments, organizations and individuals; providing early and continuous coordination with appropriate land management agency officials; providing frequent opportunities for citizens, organizations, tribes, land management agencies, and other interested parties to participate openly and meaningfully; and monitoring projects that have been approved and advising the designated Federal official on the progress of monitoring.
Each RAC has balanced and broad representation of interests and has vacancies in all categories. Individuals can nominate themselves or others but must live within the State of Montana. Nominations and applications are due by January 11, 2019.
