The Superior National Forest is seeking members for its Superior Resource Advisory Committee.
Volunteer members of the forest’s Advisory Committee serve about 12 hours per year to identify projects that benefit the Forest’s recreational, land, water and infrastructure resources. The committee accepts funding proposals, reviews projects and makes recommendations, meeting once or twice per year.
Current committee member Ken Gilbertson has served on the board for the last three years, and he said in a news release he's proud to contribute to the management decisions of natural resources.
"This includes supporting many agencies and non-profit organizations who are carrying out the implementation of the awarded funds," Gilbertson said. "The time commitment is also such that is well balanced yet doesn’t consume my time which allows me to remain committed to this group. Enough so that I have applied to extend my membership for another term.”
Committee members must live within Minnesota and ideally live in St. Louis, Lake or Cook Counties. The committee has 15 members each serving four year terms, representing a diverse array of interests like recreation users, tribal representatives and school officials.
More information is available at the Superior Forest’s webpage.
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