USFS: Fishlake RAC Accepting Proposals for Projects that Benefit Forest Resources

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Any ideas for motorized recreation projects in this area???
Deadline for proposals is 8/17/2012

http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/fishlake/news-events/?cid=STELPRDB5380735

Fishlake Resource Advisory Committee Accepting Proposals for Projects that Benefit Forest Resources

Release Date: Jul 19, 2012 RICHFIELD, UT
Contact(s): John Zapell, 435.896.1070

Congress recently approved a one year extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act as part of Public Law 112-141.

Under Title II of the re-authorization, the public is invited to propose projects for improvements on the Fishlake National Forest. Project submissions are being requested for funding from federal fiscal year 2012. Project proposals must be submitted by August 17, 2012

The legislation encourages individuals, non-profit organizations, local governments and others to propose projects that restore watersheds, decommission or maintain roads, remove noxious weeds, thin tree stands, or otherwise improve the condition of the national forests. The proposed projects need not be implemented on Forest Service lands, but must benefit National Forest resources. All projects must have funding obligated by September 30, 2013.

Applications and instructions for Title II proposals can be found online at one of these locations

Secure Rural Schools website https://fsplaces.fs.fed.us/fsfiles/...m&ParentUNID=AA113CC501D12647882575BD006DF2AA ,
Fishlake National Forest web site, http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/fishlake/workingtogether/advisorycommittees.

Applications and instructions may also be picked up at Forest offices in Richfield, Fillmore, Beaver and Loa.

Applications may be submitted online using the Secure Rural Schools web site, or electronically to John Zapell, Designated Federal Official, via email at jzapell@fs.fed.us. If email is not available, project submissions can be mailed to the Fishlake National Forest located at 115 East 900 North, Richfield, UT 84701. Mailed proposals must be postmarked by 5 p.m., August17, 2012.

These funds are made available by Beaver, Millard, Piute, Sevier and Wayne counties, which receive federal funds based on the percentage of land in federal ownership. Title II project proposals are reviewed by the 15 members of the public that comprise the Fishlake Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). The RAC then makes recommendations about the proposals to the Fishlake National Forest Supervisor.

The RAC will be making recommendations about which project proposals to fund during future meetings.

For more information please call John Zapell at (435) 896-1070.

 

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It appears that the deadline for this is being extended to 8/29/12. The RAC will be considering proposals at its 9/12/12 meeting. If anybody from the area has any ideas for projects, please share.

http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/dixie/news-events/?cid=STELPRDB5384202

Public Encouraged To Submit Projects For Consideration By The Dixie National Forest Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) And Meeting Notice

Release Date: Aug 3, 2012
Contact(s): Janice Minarik (435) 865-3794

RAC: At A Glance
2012 RAC Project Submission Form
Meeting Agenda for 9-12-2012

CEDAR CITY, UTAH – The public is encouraged to propose projects designed to improve Dixie National Forest lands and the rural economies of local counties. Project funding is being made available through Title II funds under the one-year reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Public Law 112-141). Preliminary project applications should be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. on August 29, 2012. Projects considered by the re-chartered Dixie National Forest Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will need to be received by that date and should have environmental clearance documentation completed.

Preliminary project application forms are available at the Dixie National Forest web site http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/dixie/ or from Dixie National Forest Headquarters, 1789 North Wedgewood Lane, Cedar City, Utah 84721.

Applicants for Title II funds are encouraged to submit their forms electronically. E-mail Title II applications to Janice Minarik at jminarik@fs.fed.us. Proposals may also be mailed to Forest Headquarters in care of Janice Minarik, Dixie National Forest, 1789 North Wedgewood Lane, Cedar City, Utah 84721. Please allow for mail delivery time as the submissions must be received in the office by August 29, 2012.

Title II projects fund work such as: restoring watersheds, removing noxious and invasive weeds, conservation education, thinning trees, enhancing recreation sites and repairing and maintaining infrastructure. The funds are made available by Garfield, Iron, Kane and Washington counties which receive Federal funds based on the percentage of land in Federal ownership, timber receipt payments, and per capita income. The Dixie National Forest RAC will have approximately $250,000 for projects.

“The Forest is ready to work with the RAC and appreciates the time this group of people will invest,” said Acting Forest Supervisor Kevin Schulkoski. “With this round of funding we encourage submitting projects that will provide long term remedies to obvious problems as well as those that have been successful in securing financial partners,” added Schulkoski.

Individuals, non-profit organizations, and local governments can submit Title II project applications. The funds for approved projects will be available for 2013 implementation.
The RAC committee meeting will be held at Panguitch City offices, 25 South 200 East, Panguitch, Utah on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting is open to the public.

Additional information concerning Title II projects is available at the National Forest Service website: www.fs.fed.us/srs. Applicants may also contact Janice Minarik for more information about the RAC and projects at (435) 865-3700.