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PRINEVILLE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public nominations for its John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council for vacant positions and positions that will become vacant.

“BLM advisory councils are a great way for the public to help provide recommendations related to their local public lands,” said Barry Bushue, BLM Oregon-Washington State Director.

Resources Advisory Councils (RACs) consist of 15 citizens with diverse interests in public land management, including conservationists, ranchers, outdoor recreationists, State and local government officials, and energy industry representatives. RAC members provide advice to the BLM on public land issues.

The Bureau, which manages more land than any other Federal agency, has advisory councils located across the West. The diverse membership of each RAC is aimed at achieving a balanced outlook that the BLM needs for its mission, which is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

RACs are critical in assisting the BLM in continuing to be a good neighbor in communities served by the Bureau, providing advice and recommendations on issues including land use planning, fire management, off-highway vehicle use, recreation, oil and gas exploration, noxious weed management, grazing issues, and wild horse and burro herd management issues.

The John Day-Snake RAC is seeking at least three applicants, one position in each of the following categories:

• Category One – 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 Two – Representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historical organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse and burro organizations.
• Category Three – 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.

Nominations must be submitted by August 17, 2022. To access the nomination application, go to https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/1120-019_0.pdf. More information about the RACs and the application process are available at https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/near-you/oregon-washington.

Individuals may nominate themselves or others to serve on an advisory council. Nominees will be judged based on their training, education, and knowledge of the council’s geographical area and must be residents of the State. Nominees should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decision-making. All nominations must be accompanied by letters of reference from any represented interests or organizations; a completed background information nomination form; and any other information that speaks to the nominee’s qualifications.

For more information about serving on the John Day-Snake RAC, please contact Kaitlyn Webb, Public Affairs Officer, at (541) 460-8781 or kwebb@blm.gov.