BLM amplifies announcement welcoming nominations for Advisory Committee for Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument
PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is encouraging members of the public to submit nominations for the recruitment of 15 members to serve on the newly established Monument Advisory Committee for the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument.The committee will provide information and advice to the BLM and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service on the management of the Monument. The nomination period has been extended and will now close Nov. 4, 2024.
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland recently signed the charter establishing the Monument Advisory Committee in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 10606.
The committee will include balanced representation of interested stakeholders, including Tribal Nations; the Arizona Game and Fish Department; other State agencies and local governments; recreational users; conservation organizations; wildlife, hunting, and fishing organizations; the scientific community; the ranching community; business owners; and the general public in the region.
To learn more about the Monument Advisory Council and how to submit a resume and letters of support to be considered for the committee read How to Apply.
For more information about serving on the committee, please contact Rachel Carnahan at rcarnahan@blm.gov or blm_az_asdo_bnik_mac@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.