Resource advisory council calling for proposals
By ToppStories
SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST — The Kern and Tulare Counties Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) has begun accepting the second round of applications for projects that would enhance forest ecosystems or restore and improve land health and water quality on the Sequoia National Forest and other near-by lands in Tulare and Kern counties.
According to RAC Chairman Mark Cave, “the RAC committee will have nearly $400,000 to spend on projects”, made available to Tulare and Kern Counties through the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. This is the second, and will be the last opportunity the RAC has asked for proposals. The Act expires in September, 2012; however, all proposals recommended by the RAC for Forest Supervisor approval must be submitted by September 2011. The last date for accepting proposals is June 1, 2011.
The RAC works closely with the Forest Service to recommend projects that will benefit Forest health, fish, wildlife, soils, watersheds and other resources; maintain roads, trails, and other infrastructure; or control noxious weeds. Projects can be implemented by Forest Service personnel, through partnership agreements, or by open-bid contracting with individuals and/or corporations.
Workshops will be held in Porterville on February 17th at the Forest Supervisors Office, 1839 S. Newcomb, Porterville CA and in Bakersfield on March 17th at the County of Kern Administrative Office, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA. Both workshops will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. to offer assistance to the public on completing the application process. The February meeting will also be available by video-conference at the Kern River Ranger District, 105 Whitney Road, Kernville, CA 93238.
Proposals will be accepted hard copy, email, or in person. New RAC Project Proposal application forms and instructions are available on the Sequoia National Forest Website. Completed proposal forms can be sent hard copy to Penelope Shibley, Kern River Ranger District, P.O. Box 9, Kernville, CA 93238, or by email to pshibley@fs.fed.us by close of business June 1, 2011.
The public is welcome to attend RAC meetings and observe the proceedings. For more information on the Committee or to learn more about proposing projects please contact the RAC Designated Federal Officer, Priscilla Summers at 559-539-2607 ext 210, or Penelope Shibley, RAC Coordinator at 760-376-3781 ext 650.
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