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Help Shape The Future Of Your Public Lands In Oregon - 09/21/26

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is urging public land users of all types to use their expertise and experience to shape decisions that keep public land across Oregon and Washington healthy, accessible, and thriving. Serving on a council is a chance to collaborate, share ideas, and make a real difference in how millions of public acres are managed for current and future generations. 

 

“Our resource advisory councils are integral in managing public lands on behalf of the American people,” said Kim Prill, acting BLM Oregon-Washington State Director. “Participating on these councils is a unique opportunity to collaborate and bring your perspective to the table, guiding the stewardship of public lands we all care about.”

 

Earlier this month, the BLM published a call for nominations to fill current and upcoming vacancies on four councils that advise the BLM across Oregon and Washington.

  • Western Oregon RAC
  • John Day–Snake RAC
  • Southeast Oregon RAC
  • Steens Mountain Advisory Council

 

The nomination period is open for 45 days from publication in the Federal Register, until Monday, Oct. 26. Anyone can nominate themselves or someone else.

 

The Secretary of the Interior appoints RAC members staggered three-year terms on each of the Councils. The BLM is looking for individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and interests, including: 

  • Ranchers and holders of federal grazing permits 
  • Members of the timber industry
  • Energy and mineral development representatives 
  • Recreation users 
  • State and local elected officials 
  • Tribal governments 
  • Wild horse and burro interest groups 
  • Environmental organizations 
  • Academics & members of the public at large

 

Resource Advisory Councils are required by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and operate under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to ensure balanced representation. Resource Advisory Council members meet virtually at least once per year to provide advice on initiatives, regulations, and policies that impact millions of acres of public lands.  

 

For more information visit the Oregon/Washington Advisory Council webpage.  

 

To apply, visit the BLM’s national Resource Advisory Council page.  

 

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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

 

Help Shape The Future Of Your Public Lands In Oregon - 09/21/26

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is urging public land users of all types to use their expertise and experience to shape decisions that keep public land across Oregon and Washington healthy, accessible, and thriving. Serving on a council is a chance to collaborate, share ideas, and make a real difference in how millions of public acres are managed for current and future generations. 

 

“Our resource advisory councils are integral in managing public lands on behalf of the American people,” said Kim Prill, acting BLM Oregon-Washington State Director. “Participating on these councils is a unique opportunity to collaborate and bring your perspective to the table, guiding the stewardship of public lands we all care about.”

 

Earlier this month, the BLM published a call for nominations to fill current and upcoming vacancies on four councils that advise the BLM across Oregon and Washington.

  • Western Oregon RAC
  • John Day–Snake RAC
  • Southeast Oregon RAC
  • Steens Mountain Advisory Council

 

The nomination period is open for 45 days from publication in the Federal Register, until Monday, Oct. 26. Anyone can nominate themselves or someone else.

 

The Secretary of the Interior appoints RAC members staggered three-year terms on each of the Councils. The BLM is looking for individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and interests, including: 

  • Ranchers and holders of federal grazing permits 
  • Members of the timber industry
  • Energy and mineral development representatives 
  • Recreation users 
  • State and local elected officials 
  • Tribal governments 
  • Wild horse and burro interest groups 
  • Environmental organizations 
  • Academics & members of the public at large

 

Resource Advisory Councils are required by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and operate under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to ensure balanced representation. Resource Advisory Council members meet virtually at least once per year to provide advice on initiatives, regulations, and policies that impact millions of acres of public lands.  

 

For more information visit the Oregon/Washington Advisory Council webpage.  

 

To apply, visit the BLM’s national Resource Advisory Council page.  

 

-BLM-

 

The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.