Lakeview, Ore.—The Fremont-Winema National Forest is seeking to fill a number of vacancies on the Fremont and Winema Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). The deadline for applications is Friday, August 21, 2015.
“We’re looking to fill committee vacancies with folks who represent diverse community interests, and who are passionate about supporting projects intended to improve forest and watershed health in Klamath and Lake Counties,” said Fremont and Winema RAC Designated Federal Official Michael Tighe.
Members of the Fremont and Winema RAC collaboratively review and recommend watershed restoration and forest management projects for funding, in accordance with Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000. Watershed restoration projects selected for funding will be implemented on public or private lands located within Lake and Klamath counties.
The Fremont and Winema RAC consists of 18 Oregon residents representing a broad range of community interests, viewpoints and experiences. Members are appointed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Each year, the RAC allocates roughly $1.5 million for local watershed restoration and forest management projects.
Meetings are alternately held in Lakeview and Klamath Falls, with some monitoring field trips scheduled each year.
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