The Pacific Northwest Region of the US Forest Service is still actively seeking nominations for the regional Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (RRAC).
This committee will play a crucial role in shaping the future of recreation fee programs on federal lands in Oregon and Washington.
The Pacific Northwest Region RRAC's role will be to provide recommendations on various aspects of the recreation fee program including day-use fees, overnight use fees and special recreation permit fees. The committee will work to develop inclusive and impactful recommendations that reflect varied community interests.
The 11-member committee will include representatives from a variety of interest areas including winter and summer recreation, hunting and fishing, motorized and non-motorized outfitters and guides, local environmental groups, state tourism officials, affected Indian tribes and affected local government interests.
The Forest Service is seeking members to serve on this important committee and encourages self-nominations as well as nominations of qualified candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Each member serves a two- or three-year term. The nomination period will close this Friday, May 17th.
Those interested in serving on the Pacific Northwest Region RRAC must complete the necessary Form AD-755 along with the Region 6 Evaluation Criteria form and submit their application within the nomination period.
For more information, visit "fs.usda.gov/goto/r6/recrac."
