FRIDAY, October 2, 2026|
Photo – Lake Marie in Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest – Bigfoot99 file photo
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking members to help direct federal funding toward local projects.
Last week, the U.S. Forest Service posted a call for people to apply for the Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee. Forest Service Public Affairs Specialist Aaron Voos explained that the 15‑member Resource Advisory Committee is chosen by Secretary of Agriculture Brook Rollins from candidates in Wyoming and Colorado. Voos said the committee will direct Secure Rural Schools funding toward projects that improve, protect, or restore natural resources on federal lands in the Rocky Mountain Region.
The Rocky Mountain Region covers 17 national forests, 7 national grasslands, and 29 counties. Voos said four local counties, including Carbon County, receive Secure Rural Schools funding.
The Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee was formed in 2023. Voos named a few projects the committee has funded in Carbon County since that time.
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking nine new members for the Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee. Voos said applicants should have a basic understanding of how federal dollars are used to support local forests and grasslands. However, he said most stakeholders in Wyoming and Colorado are already somewhat familiar with federal public lands improvement projects.
Voos said the Resource Advisory Committee typically meets once or twice a year, with some meetings available to attend virtually. He said the larger time commitment will come from researching, viewing projects, and speaking to local advocates. Voos said the committee benefits from members who have firsthand knowledge of their community’s needs.
The Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee application form asks candidates to list their relevant experience, such as producer, livestock handler, or importer. Voos encouraged anyone with an interest in local land‑management to submit an application even if there are already committee members with a similar background.
Voos said it may take several months for an applicant to be appointed to the Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee and urged candidates to be patient during the review process. In the meantime, he recommended emailing any questions to Resource Advisory Committee Coordinator Daniel Malta at daniel.malta@usda.gov.
A link to the Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee website will be included in this story on Bigfoot99.com. Those interested in serving on the committee should complete Form AD-755, which can be found on the linked page.
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