BLM Utah Announces Two New Appointments to Council to Help Advise Agency on Balanced Management of Nation's Public Lands
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces two appointments to the 15-member citizen-based Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the Bureau of Land Management on public land issues. The RACs are composed of members with diverse interests and backgrounds."Our Resource Advisory Councils exemplify the BLM's collaborative approach to public land management," said BLM Director Neil Kornze. “I want to welcome our newly appointed RAC members and thank them for their commitment to public service."The RACs, composed of citizens chosen for their expertise in natural resource issues, help the BLM carry out its nationwide stewardship of 245 million acres -- the largest land portfolio of any federal agency. The BLM has established 28 RACs across the West, where most BLM-managed land is located.Each RAC consists of 10 to 15 members who represent stakeholder interests in public land management, such as conservationists, outdoor recreationists, ranchers, industry officials, tribal leaders, state and local government officers, academics, and others. The BLM, an agency of the Interior Department, is responsible for managing these various uses -- such as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production -- while conserving the land's natural, historical, and cultural resources.Below are the two appointed members of the Utah RAC:* Heidi Redd, Monticello, Utah (grazing)* John Harja, Salt Lake City, Utah (state agency re-appointment)For the latest BLM news and updates, visit us on the web at: https://www.blm.gov/utah For additional information, please contact Sherry Foot, (801) 539-4195. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question for the above individual. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
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.