Committees
The Superior National Forest’s Resource Advisory Committee is called the Superior Resource Advisory Committee and is comprised of 15 voting members, representing a broad array of interests as specified in the Act.
- Committee member appointments are 4-years in length.
- The Committee is led by a Designated Federal Officer in consultation with a Committee Chair.
- Meetings are open to the public and are announced in the Federal Register.
Joining the Committee
The Superior National Forest recruits for memberships on an ongoing basis. Contact Emily Munter for more information on how to become involved.
Upcoming Meetings
The Superior Resource Advisory Committee does not have any planned meetings. Once meetings are scheduled, meeting information will be posted on this website and announced in the Federal Register.
Current Project Requests
There is not currently a request for proposals. Future requests for proposals will be posted on this website and provided via outreach to the media, partners, and the public.
2025 Funded Projects
The Superior Resource Committee met in July 2025 to make recommendations to the Superior National Forest on Title II projects to fund. These recommendations were adopted by the Superior National Forest. Below are the projects selected for funding.
| Project Name | Project Proponent | Total Project Cost | Total SRS Title II Requested | Funding Recommendation | Funding Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Superior Hiking Trail Onion River Bridge Replacement | Superior Hiking Trail Association | $79,027.00 | $40,000.00 | $40,000.00 | Full |
| FR 355 Wilson Lake Road Improvement | Superior National Forest - Engineering Program | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | Full |
| Improve Trail Maintenance and Grooming of the Flathorn-Gegoka Trail System on the Superior National Forest. | Friends of the Flathorn-Gegoka Ski Trail | $35,119.49 | $29,851.57 | $16,400.00 | Partial |
| Superior National Forest - EZ Fire/Fuels Sawbill Lake Seaplane Dock | Superior National Forest - Recreation Program | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | $16,500.00 | Partial |
| Maintaining and Sustaining Three Tofte Ranger District Trails | Friends of theSuperior National Forest | $20,605.47 | $16,484.37 | $11,100.00 | Partial |
| Critical Improvements for Eagle Mountain and Kimball Lake Trails | Friends of the Superior National Forest | $19,686.05 | $15,748.84 | $15,000.00 | Partial |
| Collaborative Invasive Species Management in Cook County | Cook County | $466,520.00 | $50,000.00 | $16,000.00 | Partial |
| FR921 Silver Island Lake Road Improvement | Superior National Forest - Engineering Program | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Partial |
| Brushing of East Zone Forest Roads | Superior National Forest- Engineering Program | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 | $25,000.00 | Partial |
| Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters Portage and Campsite Maintenance | Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters | $40,000.00 | $40,000.00 | $30,000.00 | Partial |
| Superior National Forest - EZ Recreation Devil Track Tributary #1 Bridge Replacement | Superior National Forest - Recreation Program | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 | $40,000.00 | Partial |
| Angleworm Trail Rehabilitation | Friends of the Superior National Forest | $75,530.16 | $67,977.12 | $23,000.00 | Partial |
| Gitchi-Gami State Trail – ADA-Compliant Pedestrian Trail Crossings in Tofte | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | $200,000.00 | $160,000.00 | $- | None |
| Restoration of Eagle Mountain Trail Boardwalk | Boundary Waters Advisory Committee | $32,506.00 | $32,506.00 | $- | None |
| Sugarbush XC Ski Trail Maintenance Upgrades | Sugarbush Trail Association | $35,000.00 | $25,000.00 | $- | None |
| Superior National Forest - EZ Recreation Trail Intersection Maps and Portal Sign Replacement | Superior National Forest- Recreation Program | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | Withdrawn | - |
| FR 913 Comfort Creek Culvert Replacement | Superior National Forest - Engineering Program | $94,000.00 | $94,000.00 | Withdrawn | - |
| Superior National Forest - EZ Recreation Semi- Primitive Non-Motorized Area Improvements | Superior National Forest- Recreation Program | $11,000.00 | $11,000.00 | Withdrawn | - |
For More Information On
What is the Meeting Frequency?
The Superior Resource Advisory Committee meets an average of twice per year to consider proposals for Title II spending.
What is the Typical Meeting Length?
Meetings are generally one half of a day
How Are Meetings Conducted?
Meetings can be in-person, virtual, or a hybrid of the two depending on the committee’s needs.
How Long is the Term?
Committee members are appointed to four-year terms by the Secretary of Agriculture
How Many People Are on the Committee?
There are a total of 15 citizens on a Resource Advisory Committee
The Superior Resource Advisory Committee is an opportunity for local community collaboration with federal land managers on implementation of Title II of the Secure Rural Schools Act.
Members of the Resource Advisory Committee are appointed to represent one of the following three interest groups:
Category One:
Five members who represent energy and mineral development; the commercial timber industry; organized labor or non-timber forest product harvester groups; developed outdoor recreation; off-highway vehicle users, or commercial recreation; or federal grazing or other land permits or represent nonindustrial private forest landowners.
Category Two:
Five members who represent nationally recognized environmental organizations; regionally or locally recognized environmental organizations; dispersed recreational activities; archaeological and historical interests; or nationally or regionally recognized wild horse and burro interest groups, wildlife or hunting organizations, or watershed associations.
Category Three:
Five members who are elected state officials; are county or local elected officials; represent Indian tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the Council is organized; are school officials or teachers with knowledge in natural resource management or the natural sciences; or represent the affected public-at-large and/or are employed by a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources, land or water.
Meeting minutes can be found here:
The Superior Resource Advisory Committee has time windows where it accepts project proposals, to be funded via SRS Title II funds.
View Title Categories Information
Funds may be used for projects on National Forests or adjoining private land to provide benefits to National Forest resources. The committee may fund projects such as culvert replacement to enhance fish passage, fuel reduction project to protect a community from wildland fire, or weed control programs.
Advisory Committee Overview
The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 as amended by Public Law 116-94, provided for the establishment of Resource Advisory Committees. The purpose of these committees is to improve collaborative relationships between communities and their local forests and to provide advice and recommendations to the U.S. Forest Service concerning implementing Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
All committee activities operate in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Superior Resource Advisory Committee Contacts
Designated Federal Official: Ellen Bogardus-Szymaniak
Resource Advisory Committee Coordinator: Emily Munter
Resource Advisory Committee Chair: Becky Rom
Secure Rural Schools National Website
The Secure Rural Schools program provides critical funding for schools, roads, and other municipal services to more than 700 counties across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The national site provides information on Payments, Archived Payments, The Act, Title Categories, and Payments to Counties via Bankhead-Jones
Current Committee Members
Organized labor or non-timber forest product harvester groups: Rob Eklund
Developed outdoor recreation, off highway vehicle users, or commercial recreation activities: Greg Sorenson
Energy and mineral development interests or commercial or recreational fishing interests: Frank Ongaro
Commercial timber industry: Jim Parma
Federal grazing or other land use permitee or represent nonindustrial private forest landowners, within the area for which the RAC is organized: Heidi Anderson
Nationally recognized environmental organizations: Becky Rom
Regionally or locally recognized environmental organizations: Molly A. Thompson
Dispersed recreational activities: Ken Gilbertson
Archaeological and historical interests: Ada Igoe
Nationally or regionally recognized wild horse and burro interest groups, wildlife or hunting organizations, or watershed associations: Rick Goutermont
State elected official or their designee: VACANT
County or local elected official: Paul McDonald
American Indian tribes within or adjacent to committee area: Morgan Swingen
School officials or teachers : Dawn Trexel
Affected public at large: Gunnar Frahm