BLM seeks nominations for Northwest Colorado RAC

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management seeks nominations to fill an opening on its Northwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council.

The Northwest RAC is one of three resource advisory councils in the state that provide advice and recommendations to BLM on the use and management of Colorado’s public lands. Its 15 members represent a broad array of backgrounds, interests, and experience.

BLM is seeking a representative to fill a “Category 2” opening, which includes representatives for dispersed recreation, national or regional environmental/conservation organizations, archaeological and historical interests, and wild horse and burro groups.

The Northwest RAC covers BLM-administered lands in Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Mesa, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, and Summit counties. It typically meets quarterly for two weekdays in various locations in northwestern Colorado. The person selected for this opening will serve a three-year term.

Individuals may nominate themselves or others. Letters of reference from the interests or organizations the nominee wishes to represent must accompany the nomination form. In addition, each nominee must submit a completed Background Information Nomination Form and should have a demonstrated commitment to collaborative resource decision-making.

The nomination period will close on May 31, 2006.

For additional information, please contact:
BLM Northwest RAC, Attention: David Boyd, e-mail david_boyd@blm.gov
50629 Hwy 6 & 24, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970.947.2832)

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