BLM Seeks Nominations to the Monument Advisory Committee
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Spokane, WA – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District today announced that it is seeking public nominations for three positions on the Monument Advisory Committee (MAC). This citizen-based committee assists in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues within the San Juan Islands National Monument.
The Committee, which is formally chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, provides advice and recommendations to the BLM on the development and implementation of management plans in accordance with the presidential proclamation under which the committee was established.
“The MAC is an important forum for the community conversation that is a key component of public land management,” said Spokane District Manager Kurt Pindel. “The MAC members have a variety of perspectives and experiences which provides us with valuable insight to this remarkable landscape.”
The MAC consists of 12 members that include two recreation and tourism representatives; two wildlife and ecological interests representatives; two cultural and heritage interests representatives; two members of the public-at-large; a Tribal representative; a local government representative; an education and interpretation interests representative; and a private landowner representative.
Nominations are needed for a wildlife and ecological interests representative and two members to represent the interests of the public-at-large. Please only apply for these positions at this time.
Individuals may nominate themselves or others to serve on the Committee. Nominees, who must be residents of the state, will be reviewed based on their training, education, and knowledge of the Committee’s geographic area. Nominees should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decision-making. Letters of reference should accompany all nominations from any represented interests or organizations, along with a completed Committee application.
The BLM will consider nominations for 30 days until Nov. 4, 2022. For more information, please contact Jeff Clark, 509-536-1297 or at jeffclark@blm.gov.
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.