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SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it is seeking public nominations to four citizens’ advisory committees. These citizen-based committees assist in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues. 

“The BLM is committed to working with diverse stakeholders to manage public lands in a sustainable and responsible manner,” said Utah State Director Greg Sheehan. “Our citizen advisory committees play an important role in this process by providing us with their unique perspectives and expertise.”

“I encourage all interested Utahns to consider nominating themselves or someone they know to serve on one of these citizen advisory committees,” Sheehan said. “Your participation can help to ensure that public lands are managed in a way that benefits all Americans.”

The Utah Resource Advisory Council is a citizen advisory group that advises the BLM on resource management issues, including land use planning, grazing, minerals, and recreation and is seeking:

•    One nomination to fill a Category Two vacant position
•    Two nominations to fill Category Three vacant positions

The San Rafael Swell Recreation Advisory Council is a similar group that focuses specifically on the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area, providing advice on issues such as trails, visitor services, and resource protection and is seeking:

•    One nomination for a representative with expertise in the historical uses of the Recreation Area

The Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee provides recommendations to the BLM on the management and protection of the Bears Ears National Monument and is seeking:

•    One nomination with paleontological expertise
•    One nomination for a representative of private landowners
•    One nomination for a representative of local business owners
•    One nomination for a representative of the public at large

The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee provides recommendations to the BLM on the management and protection of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and is seeking:

•    One nomination for a representative of state government
•    One nomination with expertise in archaeology

Nomination packages must include a nomination form, letters of reference, and a resume or biography of the nominee. Nomination forms and instructions can be found here: https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/apply. Nominations will be accepted until Nov. 24, 2023. 

Nominations for the Utah Resource Advisory Council should be sent to Cindy Gallo, BLM Utah State Office, 440 West 200 South #500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101, Attention: Utah Resource Advisory Council Nominations, or email to cgallo@blm.gov with the subject line “Utah Resource Advisory Council Nominations.”

Nominations for the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee should be sent to Rachel Wootton, BLM Canyon Country District Office, 82 Dogwood Ave., Moab, UT 84532, Attention: Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee Nominations, or email rwootton@blm.gov with the subject line “Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee Nominations.”

Nominations for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council should be sent to Angela Hawkins, BLM Green River District Office, 170 South 500 East, Vernal, UT 84078, Attention: San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council Nominations, or email ahawkins@blm.gov with the subject line “San Rafael Swell Recreation Advisory Council Nominations.”  

Nominations for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee should be sent to David Hercher, BLM Paria River District Office, 669 US-89A, Kanab, Utah 84741, Attentions: Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee Nominations, or email dhercher@blm.gov with the subject line “Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Advisory Committee Nominations.”