BLM seeks Bears Ears Councils

The BLM is seeking public nominations for positions that are, or will soon become, vacant on its Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee, and Utah Resource Advisory Council. Nominations must be submitted by Nov. 20, 2024.
Advisory councils and committees (councils) play a crucial role in managing public lands. They provide consensus-driven recommendations to land managers that benefit natural resources and often help advocate public support. These councils frequently facilitate communication between community members, agency program staff, and local partners, serving as liaisons and a conduit for public engagement.
The Bears Ears Monument Advisory Committee is seeking nominations in the following categories:
Two representatives of Tribal interests 
One representative of the paleontological community
One representative of the archaeological community 
One representative of private landowners 
One representative of local business owners
Two representatives of the public at large
One representative of state government
One representative of the conservation community; and
One representative of dispersed recreational activities.
The Utah Resource Advisory Council is seeking nominations in the following three membership categories:
Three nominations in Category One:
One representative holding Federal grazing permits or leases within the area for which the Council is organized 
One representative with interests associated with transportation or rights-of-way
One representative of developed outdoor recreation, off-highway vehicle use, or commercial recreation activities
Three nominations in Category Two:
Two representatives of dispersed recreation activities 
One representative with archaeological and historical interests
Three nominations in Category Three:
One representative employed by a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources, land, or water 
One representative of Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the Council is organized
One representative of the affected public at large.
To access the nomination application, go to https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/1120-019_0.pdf. More info about the advisory councils and the application process are available at https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/near-you/Utah. 
Individuals may nominate themselves or others to serve on an advisory council. Nominees will be judged based on their training, education, and knowledge of the Council’s geographical area, and they must be Utah state residents. 
Nominees should demonstrate a commitment to consensus-building and collaborative decision-making. All nominations must be accompanied by letters of reference from any represented interests or organizations, a completed application, resume, and any other info that speaks to the nominee’s qualifications.
Email Anna Rehkopf at arehkopf@blm.gov for more info on the Bears Ears Monument Advisory Committee.
Email Cind Gallo, cgallo@blm.ogv. for info on the Utah Resource Advisory Council.