BLM resource advisory council to meet in January
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BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today it will hold a meeting of the Boise District Resource Advisory Council (RAC). The public is welcome to attend the meeting, which will occur on Jan. 9, 2020, at 3948 S. Development Ave., Boise, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Resource Advisory Councils provide advice and recommendations to the BLM on issues regarding public land and natural resources the agency manages. The Bureau of Land Management maintains 38 chartered advisory committees located in the West. Each citizen-based council consists of 10 to 15 members from diverse interests in local communities, and they assist in the development of committee recommendations that address public land and natural resource management issues.
Planned agenda items will include discussions of Four Rivers, Bruneau and Owyhee Field Office grazing, recreation and fuels projects. The meeting will also include a discussion about forming a subcommittee dedicated to recreational shooting issues on public lands and a presentation by Idaho Department of Fish and Game on Sage-grouse population status in southwest Idaho.
“The RAC’s feedback helps us make more informed decisions, resulting in better projects on the ground,” said BLM Boise District Manager Lara Douglas. “The members represent diverse public interests and provide important input for managing our public lands.”
A 30-minute comment period, during which the public may address the RAC, will begin at noon. Depending on the number of people wishing to comment and time available, the amount of time for individual oral comments may be limited. For more information about the upcoming RAC meeting, please contact Caleb Ashby at (208) 384-3393 or cashby@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.