Amador County – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for 5 open positions on its Central California Resource Advisory Council, which advises the BLM on public land issues. BLM announced the openings Tuesday, saying positions open are in 3 different categories. Category 1 (with 3 open positions) includes public land ranchers and representatives of organizations associated with energy and mineral development, the timber industry, transportation or rights-of-way, off-highway vehicle use, and commercial recreation. Category 2 (with 1 open position) includes representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historical organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse and burro organizations. Category 3 (with one open position) includes representatives of state, county, or local elected office; representatives and employees of a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources; representatives of Indian tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is organized; representatives and employees of academic institutions who are involved in natural sciences; and the public-at-large. BLM Central California Public Affairs officer David Christy said BLM “Resource Advisory Councils are composed of citizens chosen for their expertise in natural resource issues.” The councils assist bureau stewardship of 253 million acres of public lands. The bureau manages more land than any other federal agency, Christy said. It has 24 advisory councils across the western states, where most BLM-managed land is located. He said: “The diverse membership of each RAC is aimed at achieving a balanced outlook that the BLM needs for its mission, which is to manage the public lands for multiple uses.” The Central California RAC advises BLM on issues in the Mother Lode, Hollister, Bakersfield and Bishop field offices. Secretary Ken Salazar said he values the “advice given to the BLM by these ‘citizen-based Resource Advisory Committees.’” BLM Director Bob Abbey said he knows the Interior Department shares his view of their importance, and the “people who live, work, and recreate near or on BLM-managed lands deserve a formal voice on public land issues.” Abbey said their input will enhance BLM’s “ability to manage the public lands for multiple uses while conserving resources.” Individuals may nominate themselves or others to an advisory council. Nominees must be residents of the state, and will be judged on the basis of their training, education, and knowledge of the council’s geographical area. Nominations must be made no later than May 10th. For information call (916) 941-3146 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Nomination forms are available on the BLM’s website. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday, 31 March 2010 01:26
BLM seeks nominations for Central California Resource Advisory Council
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Amador County – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for 5 open positions on its Central California Resource Advisory Council, which advises the BLM on public land issues. BLM announced the openings Tuesday, saying positions open are in 3 different categories. Category 1 (with 3 open positions) includes public land ranchers and representatives of organizations associated with energy and mineral development, the timber industry, transportation or rights-of-way, off-highway vehicle use, and commercial recreation. Category 2 (with 1 open position) includes representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historical organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse and burro organizations. Category 3 (with one open position) includes representatives of state, county, or local elected office; representatives and employees of a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources; representatives of Indian tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is organized; representatives and employees of academic institutions who are involved in natural sciences; and the public-at-large. BLM Central California Public Affairs officer David Christy said BLM “Resource Advisory Councils are composed of citizens chosen for their expertise in natural resource issues.” The councils assist bureau stewardship of 253 million acres of public lands. The bureau manages more land than any other federal agency, Christy said. It has 24 advisory councils across the western states, where most BLM-managed land is located. He said: “The diverse membership of each RAC is aimed at achieving a balanced outlook that the BLM needs for its mission, which is to manage the public lands for multiple uses.” The Central California RAC advises BLM on issues in the Mother Lode, Hollister, Bakersfield and Bishop field offices. Secretary Ken Salazar said he values the “advice given to the BLM by these ‘citizen-based Resource Advisory Committees.’” BLM Director Bob Abbey said he knows the Interior Department shares his view of their importance, and the “people who live, work, and recreate near or on BLM-managed lands deserve a formal voice on public land issues.” Abbey said their input will enhance BLM’s “ability to manage the public lands for multiple uses while conserving resources.” Individuals may nominate themselves or others to an advisory council. Nominees must be residents of the state, and will be judged on the basis of their training, education, and knowledge of the council’s geographical area. Nominations must be made no later than May 10th. For information call (916) 941-3146 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Nomination forms are available on the BLM’s website. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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