Eastern Washington Council Asks for Nominations
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PORTLAND – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has vacant positions on the Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council (RAC). The RAC advises and recommends management strategies for Federal lands administered by the BLM in the State of Washington and east of the Cascade Range and the US Forest Service Colville National Forest. There are two open positions. Nominations will be accepted through February 14, 2011.
“I value the advice given to the BLM by these citizen-based Resource Advisory Committees, and I know that Interior Secretary Ken Salazar shares my view of their importance,” said BLM Director Bob Abbey. “The people who live, work, and recreate near or on BLM-managed lands deserve a formal voice on public land issues, and their input will enhance our agency’s ability to manage the public lands for multiple uses while conserving resources for future generations.”
Current vacancies are for a local elected official position and a representative of the commercial timber industry. Point of contact for nomination forms is: Pam Robbins, P.O. Box 2965, 333 SW First Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204.
Nominations must include a completed background information nomination form, letter(s) of reference from the interest category to be represented, and any other information that demonstrates the nominee’s qualifications. Nominees will be evaluated based on their training, education, and knowledge of the interest area they choose to represent, and their knowledge of the Council’s geographic area. Nominees should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decision-making. Completed application packets should be sent to Pam Robbins at that address.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.