Committees
Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee
Resource Advisory Committees (RACs) are organized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000. RACs recommend projects that benefit National Forest System lands in particular counties, using federal funds allocated to the counties under this law.
The Ravalli County RAC is composed of 9-15 volunteers. The following counties currently contribute Title II funds and therefore projects must be based in the one or more of the following counties: Ravalli and Missoula.
We are recruiting for the Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking volunteers to serve on the Ravalli County RAC, which recommends projects for Title II funding and supports management of local national forest lands. Members must reside in Montana and, when possible, live in or have a vested interest in Ravalli County. Terms are four years.
The committee seeks balanced representation, including recreation users, environmental organizations, elected officials, Tribal representatives, school officials, timber industry representatives, and other community interests. Individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should have an interest in resource management and a willingness to work collaboratively. RAC members must qualify under one of the following Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committees Membership categories:
Category A
• Organized labor or non-timber forest product harvesters
• Developed outdoor recreation, OHV users, or commercial recreation
• Energy and mineral development or commercial/recreational fishing
• Commercial timber industry
• Federal grazing or land-use permit holders or non-industrial private forest landowners
Category B
• National, regional, or local environmental organizations
• Dispersed recreation interests
• Archaeological or historical interests
• Wild horse/burro, wildlife, hunting, or watershed organizations
Category C
• State, county, or local elected officials or their designees
• Tribal representatives
• School officials or teachers
• Members of the public at large
If you are interested in serving your community and helping shape local forest management, we encourage you to apply today by completing the AD-755 background check form and submitting it to Seth Romocki.
Nominees are vetted, reviewed and appointed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Please note that this process can take several months.
Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committees are formed and operate in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act and USDA committee management regulations.
The Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is composed of 9-15 members representing diverse interests and areas of expertise. The committee works collaboratively to strengthen relationships between community members and Forest Service personnel.
The RAC is structured to ensure balanced representation from industry, environmental organizations, recreation groups, elected officials, and local residents. Members must reside in Montana and, when possible, within Ravalli County.
A current list of Ravalli RAC members is available to the public.
Committee members review and approve projects and associated funding that benefit Ravalli County communities. Past projects have included noxious weed control, road maintenance, trail construction and improvement, and restoration of fish passages to support native species.
Funding for these projects is provided through the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
The Ravalli County RAC receives annual funding through Title II of the Secure Rural Schools Act to be spent on natural resource projects in western Montana.
The RAC will publicly solicit for project proposals.
Projects are considered for Title II funding if they make additional investments in, and create employment opportunities through:
- Improvement of existing infrastructure maintenance;
- Implementation of stewardship objectives that enhance forest ecosystems;
- Restoration and improvement of land health and water quality.
- Projects must comply with all applicable Federal laws and regulations.
- Projects must be consistent with the applicable resource management plan and with any watershed or subsequent plan developed pursuant to the resource management plan.
The funds may be used for projects that have broad-based support and with objectives that include:
- road, trail, and infrastructure maintenance or obliteration;
- soil productivity improvement;
- forest ecosystem health improvements;
- watershed restoration and maintenance;
- wildlife and fish habitat restoration, maintenance, and improvement;
- noxious and exotic weeds control
- native species re-establishment
At least 50% of all project funds are to be used for projects that are primarily dedicated to road maintenance, decommissioning, or obliteration; or to restoration of streams and watersheds.
Applicants should consult with the local District Ranger prior to proposal submission. Projects must be reviewed and recommended by the local Resource Advisory Committee and approved by the Designated Federal Officer for that committee.
District Contacts
| Ranger District | District Ranger | |
| Stevensville | Seth Romocki | seth.romocki@usda.gov |
| Darby/Sula | Steve Brown | steve.brown2@usda.gov |
| West Fork | Dan Pliley | daniel.pliley@usda.gov |
For more information, contact Seth Romocki, RAC Coordinator, at 406‑777‑5461 or seth.romocki@usda.gov.
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