Chugach National Forest Seeking Applicants for Resource Advisory Committees The Chugach National Forest is recruiting to fill 15 committee member positions on the Kenai Peninsula- Anchorage Borough Resource Advisory Committees (RAC). Committee members serve a four-year appointment and meet one to two times a year to review and recommend submitted projects that benefit national forest system lands, monitor ongoing projects, and provide advice to the Forest Service. Those who desire to apply to member positions must reside within the region of Alaska in which the committee has jurisdiction. By law, members are divided into three groups, and each member represents a particular set of interests. Category A - Five people Organized labor or non-timber forest product harvester groups Develop outdoor recreation, off-highway vehicle users, or commercial recreation Energy and mineral development, or commercial or recreational fishing interests Commercial timber industry Land use permit holder or representative of non-industrial private forest landowners within the area for which the committee is organized Category B - Five people Nationally recognized environmental organizations Regionally or locally recognized environmental organizations Dispersed recreational activities Archaeological and historical interests Nationally or regionally recognized wildlife or hunting organizations, or watershed associations Category C-Five people State-elected office (or a designee) County or local-elected office American Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the committee is organized Area school officials or teachers Public at large Individuals may nominate themselves or others who meet the criteria. The application form and additional information can be obtained at: www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/secure-rural-schools. Nominations and applications are due by August 31, 2023 and must be submitted electronically to SM.FS.ForestRAC@usda.gov. For more information, please contact: Glacier District Ranger - Christopher Stewart - 907-754-2320 - christopher.s.stewart@usda.gov Program Coordinators o Sabrina O'Neal - 907-754-2313 - sabrina.oneal@usda.gov o Tanya Zastrow-907-424-4722 - tanya.zastrow@usda.gov USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Chugach National Forest Seeking Applicants for Resource Advisory Committees The Chugach National Forest is recruiting to fill 15 committee member positions on the Kenai Peninsula Anchorage Borough Resource Advisory Committees ( RAC ) . Committee members serve a four - year appointment and meet one to two times a year to review and recommend submitted projects that benefit national forest system lands , monitor ongoing projects , and provide advice to the Forest Service . Those who desire to apply to member positions must reside within the region of Alaska in which the committee has jurisdiction . By law , members are divided into three groups , and each member represents a particular set of interests . Category A - Five people Organized labor or non - timber forest product harvester groups Develop outdoor recreation , off - highway vehicle users , or commercial recreation Energy and mineral development , or commercial or recreational fishing interests Commercial timber industry Land use permit holder or representative of non - industrial private forest landowners within the area for which the committee is organized Category B - Five people Nationally recognized environmental organizations Regionally or locally recognized environmental organizations Dispersed recreational activities Archaeological and historical interests Nationally or regionally recognized wildlife or hunting organizations , or watershed associations Category C - Five people State - elected office ( or a designee ) County or local - elected office American Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the committee is organized Area school officials or teachers Public at large Individuals may nominate themselves or others who meet the criteria . The application form and additional information can be obtained at : www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/secure-rural-schools . Nominations and applications are due by August 31 , 2023 and must be submitted electronically to SM.FS.ForestRAC@usda.gov . For more information , please contact : Glacier District Ranger - Christopher Stewart - 907-754-2320 - christopher.s.stewart@usda.gov Program Coordinators o Sabrina O'Neal - 907-754-2313 - sabrina.oneal@usda.gov o Tanya Zastrow - 907-424-4722 - tanya.zastrow@usda.gov USDA is an equal opportunity provider , employer , and lender .