San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee nominations sought by BLM

The BLM shares news about its search for three members of the public to serve in advisory positions.

The Bureau of Land Management Spokane District is seeking public nominations for positions on the Monument Advisory Committee for the San Juan Islands National Monument. This citizen-based committee assists in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues within the monument.

The committee, which is formally chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, provides advice and recommendations to the BLM on the development and implementation of management plans.

“The MAC is an important forum for the community conversation that is a key component of public land management,” said Spokane District Manager Kurt Pindel. “The MAC members have a variety of perspectives and experiences, which provides us with valuable insight to this remarkable landscape.”

The MAC consists of 12 members that include two recreation and tourism representatives; two wildlife and ecological interests representatives; two cultural and heritage interests representatives; two members of the public-at-large; a Tribal representative; a local government representative; an education and interpretation interests representative; and a private landowner representative.

Nominations are needed for a wildlife and ecological interests representative and two members to represent the interests of the public-at-large.

Individuals may nominate themselves or others to serve on the committee. Nominees, who must be residents of the state, will be reviewed based on their training, education, and knowledge of the committee’s geographic area. Nominees should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decision-making. Letters of reference should accompany all nominations from any represented interests or organizations, along with a completed committee application.

The BLM will accept nominations until Friday, Nov. 4. For more information, contact Jeff Clark at 509-536-1297 or at [email protected].

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