Avi Kwa Ame Monument Advisory Committee

The Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC) is chartered in accordance with the Presidential Proclamation that created the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument. The goal of the MAC is to provide advice and information to the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management, relating to the development of the monument's management plan. The MAC may also, where appropriate, give advice on management of the National Monument.

How Do I Get Involved?

Attend a MAC Meeting

Avi Kwa Ame MAC meetings are open to the public. Each meeting, when scheduled,  will be held in-person with a virtual option.

Become a Committee Member

Representatives of the committee are selected by the Secretary of the Interior. Calls for nominations are currently open until September 30, 2024. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Monument Advisory Committee? 

As directed by the Presidential Proclamation establishing the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument, the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Advisory Committee was chartered to provide the Secretary of the Interior, through the BLM, information and advice regarding the development of the management plan and as appropriate, management of the Monument.

Who serves on the Monument Advisory Committee? 

The Monument Advisory Committee will consist of 15 members to be appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. Nominations are being sought for the following categories:

• Eight representatives of Tribal Nations with historical connection to the lands within the Monument;
• A representative of developed outdoor recreation activities;
• A representative of dispersed recreational activities, including hunting or wildlife organizations;
• A representative of the conservation community;
• A representative of the scientific community;
• A representative of local business owners;
• A representative of local governmental entities; and
• A representative of local citizens.

What will the Monument Advisory Committee do? 

• Attend the two to four meetings and/or tours scheduled each year
• Provide BLM officials with opinions and advice that represents the advisory committee member’s point-of-view, experience and knowledge and their reflection on data presented
• Provide feedback from the committee to specific interest groups about BLM activities

How do I apply?

Apply by turning in a nomination package to k1cannon@blm.gov by the deadline of September 30, 2024. Appointments to the Monument Advisory Committee will be made by the Secretary of the Interior. Individuals may nominate themselves or others.

What is in a nomination package?

Nominations should include a resume providing an adequate description of the nominee's qualifications, including information that would enable the Department of the Interior to make an informed decision regarding the membership requirements of the Monument Advisory Committee and permit the Department of the Interior to contact a potential member. Nominees are strongly encouraged to include letter(s) of recommendation from Tribal Councils, employers, associations, professional organizations, and/or other organizations that indicate support by a meaningful constituency for the nominee. Nominees should indicate any BLM permits, leases, or licenses that they hold personally or are held by their employer. 

What is the difference between the Monument Advisory Committee and co-stewardship?

The Monument Advisory Committee will consist of members representing interests identified in the Presidential Proclamation. This committee will provide input to BLM regarding the development of the management plan and as appropriate, management of the Monument. Representatives of this committee will be selected by the Secretary of the Interior.

Tribal nations will co-steward the monument. Co-stewardship refers to a broad range of working relationships and can include co-management, collaborative and cooperative management and tribally led stewardship which can be implemented through cooperative agreements, memoranda of understanding, self-governance agreements and other mechanisms. Tribal nations will select their representative who will serve in this capacity. Co-stewardship will be both through written agreements and meetings with Tribal nations, BLM and National Park Service.