Forest Service seeks nominations for Pacific Northwest Regional Recreation Resource Advisory Committee

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Pacific Northwest Region of the USDA Forest Service is actively seeking nominations for the regional Recreation Resource Advisory Committee. This committee will play a crucial role in shaping the future of recreation fee programs on federal lands in Oregon and Washington.

The role of the Pacific Northwest Region RRAC 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 the varied interests of the community.

"The Pacific Northwest Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee will be instrumental in enhancing our recreation programs and ensuring they meet the needs of all users," said Sally Butts, Director of Recreation, Lands, and Minerals for the Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Region. “We are seeking a diverse group of members to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table."

The 11-member committee will include representatives from a variety of interest areas, including winter and summer motorized/non-motorized 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. Each member will serve a two or three-year term.

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. The nomination period began on March 18, 2024, and will close on May 17, 2024.

"The nomination period for the Pacific Northwest Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee is still open, and we encourage anyone with a passion for shaping the future of recreation on federal lands to submit their application," said Nicole LaGioia, Recreation Project Manager for the Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Region. "This is an important opportunity to have a direct impact on the recreation fee programs that serve our diverse communities.”

How to Apply:

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 60-day nomination period. The deadline to submit nominations is May 17, 2024.

Application packages can be submitted electronically to sm.fs.r6_rrac@usda.gov or by mail to:

Recreation RAC Nomination, Forest Service Recreation

Attn. Nicole LaGioia

Pacific Northwest Regional Office, Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building

1220 SW 3rd Ave.

Portland, OR 97204

Additional information on the Pacific Northwest Region Recreation RAC can be found by visiting the website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r6/recrac.