LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking nominations for positions on the Mojave-Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC). These citizen-based councils assist in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues. The nomination period is open through October 21.
The BLM maintains RACs chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the Federal Policy and Land Management Act across the West. Each RAC consists of 10- to 15-members from diverse interests in local communities, and they assist in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues.
“Resource Advisory Councils provide the BLM with vital feedback on current issues, concerns, and proposals, and enable us to engage local communities and stakeholders to improve our management of public lands," said Mojave-Southern Great Basin Designated Federal Official, Angelita Bulletts. “Our goal is to ensure that the membership of every RAC encompasses a wide variety of perspectives and backgrounds to guide our work as effectively as possible."
The BLM maintains RACs as a means of gaining expert advice, ideas, and diverse opinions on issues including land use planning, fire management, off-highway vehicle use, recreation, oil and gas exploration, noxious weed management, grazing issues, and wild horse and burro herd management issues. The RACs support the Bureau’s commitment to enhance the quality of life for all citizens through the balanced stewardship of America's public lands and resources.
Individuals may nominate themselves or others to serve on a RAC. Nominees, who must be residents of the state where the RAC has jurisdiction, will be reviewed based on their training, education, and knowledge of the RAC’s geographic area. Nominees should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decision-making. Application packages include a completed RAC application, letters of reference from any represented interests or organizations, and any other information that speaks to the nominee’s qualifications.
The Mojave-Southern Great Basin RAC has positions open in the following categories:
* Category Two - Representatives of archeological and historic organizations; dispersed recreation users; wild horse and burros organizations; and nationally or regionally-recognized environmental organizations.
* Category Three - Representatives of state, county, or local elected office; Indian tribes located within or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is organized; academicians employed in natural resource management or natural sciences; employees of a state agency responsible for management of natural resources; and the public at large.
You can download the application at: https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/apply. The deadline for submitting nominations is Oct. 21, 2021. Individuals may submit their signed application and letter of recommendation by either email to k1cannon@blm.gov or by mail to Kirsten Cannon, BLM Southern Nevada District Office, 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130. For more information, please contact Kirsten Cannon, k1cannon@blm.gov, (702) 515-5057.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
