Southern Montana Resource Advisory Committee
The Southern Montana Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is seeking
applications for projects that would enhance forest ecosystems
or restore and improve land health and water quality on the Custer
andGallatin National Forests and other nearby lands in Stillwater,
Sweet Grass, Park, and Powder River counties.
Project submission form must be submitted to Babete Anderson,
RAC Coordinator by JULY 1, 2011.
Project submission form (word)
Project Submission form (pdf)
The RAC will begin review project proposals for possible funding
during their meeting on July 26 in Big Timber. Proponents may
be asked to attend the follow-up meeting scheduled on August 9
in Billings to discuss their projects before the RAC makes its
final decision. The RAC is required to complete their recommendations
to the Designated Federal Official by September 30, 2011.
For more information on the RAC or learn more about proposing
projects, please contact Babete Anderson at 406-657-6205 ext 239.
The purposes of the Secure Rural Schools Act include making investments
and creating employment opportunities by prioritizing and implementing
projects that improve the maintenance of existing infrastructure,
implementing forest stewardship objectives, and restoring and
improving land health and water quality.
Members of the RAC will review projects proposed under SRS Title
II by participating counties, and coordinate with the Forest Service
in recommending Title II projects. RAC members also provide opportunities
for other interested parties to participate in developing Title
II projects, monitor project implementation, and make recommendations
for project adjustments or changes as needed.
RAC Members:
Category A: James Brown, Eliza Kuntz, Bruce Gilbert, Cathy Donohoe,
Mary Rumph
Category B: Burton Williams, Ernest Strum (Chair), Asana Otsu,
Daniel Rostad, Noel Keogh
Category C: Rick Reed (Co-Chair), Williams Snell, John Novotny,
Johm Simmons, Jeff Bollman
Replacement members: Cat. A: Dennis Chatlain, Cat B: Vacant,
Cat C: Clinton Stadel
For more information please go to: www.fs.fed.us/srs
