Committees

Northeast Oregon Forests Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)

RACs are established under the Secure Rural Schools program, which provides critical funding for schools, roads, and other municipal services to more than 700 counties across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000, a portion of Forest Service funds generated through multi-use activities, such as grazing, timber production, and special use permits, are distributed to eligible counties to help maintain local roads and schools. Payments are divided into three distinct categories, or Titles: Title I for roads and schools, Title II for projects on Federal lands, and Title III for county projects. Title II funds are used by willing Federal agencies, State and local governments, private and nonprofit entities, and landowners for protection, restoration and enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat, and other natural resource objectives on Federal land and on non-Federal land where projects would benefit these resources on Federal land. RACs advise the USDA Forest Service on which projects should receive funding. 

RACs are committees consisting of up to 15 local citizens representing a broad array of backgrounds, interests, and experiences. The RAC recommends projects that are conducted on Forest Service lands or on private land when the project benefits resources on Forest Service lands.

Northeast Oregon Forests RAC webpage

Secure Rural Schools