Applicants, projects sought for County Resource Advisory Committee

Mineral County and Forest Service officials are soliciting applications from individuals to fill several positions on the Mineral County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). The committee is responsible for making recommendations on projects that provide benefit to Forest Service land within Mineral County. Funding and administration for Mineral County RAC projects are provided under the authority of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act.

Those seeking a position on the RAC should have an interest in resource management and a strong desire to work collaboratively within a diverse group of interests. Applicants are not required to be Mineral County Residents but they must be residents of the state of Montana. The RAC consists of 15 members and three alternates, one alternate for each category. At this time, the RAC is looking to fill fifteen vacancies and three replacement members. Five members and one replacement member in each category. Members will serve four year terms. The committee meets 2-3 times a year. To be eligible, a prospective RAC applicant must fall into one of the following categories:

Category A

Organized Labor or Non-Timber Forest Product Harvester

Developed Outdoor Recreation, Off-Highway Vehicle Users, or commercial Recreation Activities

Energy and Mineral Development, or Commercial or Recreational Fishing Group

Commercial Timber Industry

Federal Grazing Permit or Other Land Use Permit Holder, or Representative of Non-Industrial Private forest land Owners within the Area

Category B

Nationally recognized environmental organizations

Regionally or locally recognized environmental organizations

Dispersed recreation activities

Archaeological and historical interests

Nationally or regionally recognized wild horse or burro groups, wildlife or hunting organizations or watershed organizations

Category C

State-elected office holders or their designee

County or local elected office holders

American Indian tribal representatives from tribes within or adjacent to RAC area

School officials or teachers

Citizens representing the affected public at large

Applications are available at the Superior Ranger District or by calling 406-822-4233. Completed applications can be hand delivered or mailed to the Superior Ranger District, PO Box 460, Superior, MT 59872 by May 18, 2016, c/o: Racheal Koke. For additional information please contact the Superior Ranger District at (406) 822-4233. If you are interested in submitting a project please send them to the same address by May 20, 2016