Advisory Committees
Resource Advisory Committees (RAC)
The purposes of the Secure Rural Schools Act include making investments and creating employment opportunities by prioritizing and implementing projects that improve the maintenance of existing infrastructure, implementing forest stewardship objectives, and restoring and improving land health and water quality. Members of the RAC will review projects proposed under SRS Title II by participating counties, and coordinate with the Forest Service in recommending Title II projects. RAC members also provide opportunities for other interested parties to participate in developing Title II projects, monitor project implementation, and make recommendations for project adjustments or changes as needed. Secure Rural Schools Program Information
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Become a Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) Member
The Custer Gallatin National Forest is looking for volunteers to serve on one of our two Resource Advisory Committees (RACs). The Forest is recruiting to fill vacancies on the Gallatin RAC and vacancies on the Southern Montana RAC. Membership terms last 4 years. The Gallatin RAC covers Gallatin County and the Southern Montana RAC covers Park, Sweet Grass, Stillwater, and Powder River counties.
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Southern Montana and Gallatin RAC
Both Southern Montana and Gallatin Resource Advisory Committees convened in December 2022 to review and recommend submitted project proposals.
The funds available to disperse were as follows:
- Gallatin RAC: Gallatin County ($46,150.00)
- Southern Montana RAC: Park County ($74,600), Powder River County ($47,400), Stillwater County ($9,800), Sweet Grass County ($26,200)
For more information on the meeting and results, go to Gallatin RAC meeting information; Southern Montana RAC meeting information or select appropriate committee spotlight below.
Contact Information:
Southern Montana & Gallatin RAC Coordinators Kat Barker 3710 Fallon Street Suite C Bozeman, MT 59718 kathryn.barker@usda.gov, 406-522-2536 Timothy Schumacher 805 Scott St - PO Box 5Gardiner, MT 59030 timothy.schumacher2@usda.gov, 406-848-7375 ext. 31
Spotlights
Southern Montana Resource Advisory Committee
The Southern Montana RAC encompasses Custer Gallatin National Forest lands in Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Park, and Powder River counties
Gallatin County Resource Advisory Committee
Gallatin County RAC encompasses National Forest System lands within Gallatin County.
Alerts & Warnings
- Leverich Trail Closure BMW Helo Ops
- Pryor Caves Seasonal Area Closure
- Beartooth Ranger District Road and Trail Closures 01-11-82-23-05
- East Rosebud Road 2177 and East Rosebud Trail 15_Closure 01-11-82-23-03
- 01-11-04-23-03 Yellowstone Ranger District Camping Area Closure
- Road 478 Closure (South Fork Madison Road) 01-11-07-23-01
- Woody Creek Road Closure
- Hyalite Target Shooting Closure
- Road #3089, Closure, Sioux Ranger District
- McConnell Fishing Access and Beattie Gulch Area Shooting Closures
- Hyalite Drainage Proposed Permanent Recreational Target Shooting Restriction