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Advisory Committees
Alaska Resource Advisory Committees
Working collaboratively with the Chugach and Tongass National Forests, the RAC makes funding recommendations for projects proposed under Title II of the Secure Rural Schools Act (SRS Act).
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The Alaska Resource Advisory Committees (RAC) are four groups of 9-15 volunteers that provide advice and recommendations to the Chugach and Tongass National Forests regarding the allocation of funds, fee proposals, and greater project work across the forests. Advisory committee members represent a wide variety of backgrounds and interests. Committees strive for equal representation from tribal and government organizations, businesses, environmental groups, recreation groups, and local citizens.
Working collaboratively with the Chugach and Tongass National Forests, the RAC makes funding recommendations for projects proposed under Title II of the Secure Rural Schools Act (SRS Act). Projects are considered for Title II funding if they make additional investments in, and create employment opportunities through:
- Improved maintenance of existing infrastructure;
- Implementation of stewardship objectives that enhance forest ecosystems; and
- Restoration and improvement of land health and water quality.
The committee's role is to improve collaborative relationships among community members and land managers that use and care for the National Forests, as well as provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II of the SRS Act. If you have any feedback and/or questions about the program in Region 10, please contact Carlos De La Torre at carlos.delatorre@usda.gov.
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Kenai Peninsula-Anchorage Borough RAC
The Kenai-Anchorage Borough RAC is composed of the Chugach National Forest Region between Seward and Anchorage
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Prince William Sound RAC
The PWS RAC is composed of the Chugach National Forest Region between Cordova and Whittier.
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North Tongass RAC
The North Tongass RAC is composed of the Tongass National Forest Region between Yakutat, Sitka, and Juneau.
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South Tongass RAC
The South Tongass RAC is composed of the Tongass National Forest Region between Petersburg and Ketchikan.
SRS in Alaska
- Alaska application to Title I & III distributions to boroughs
- Announcement: 01.21.25 National Outreach for RAC Membership
- News: 01.10.25 Rural Alaska schools face funding shortfall after U.S. House fails to pass bipartisan bill
- Announcement: 11.20.24 National Outreach for RAC Membership
- News: 11.15.24 Senator Murkowski Supports Passage of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act
- Announcement: 03.27.23 National Outreach for RAC Membership
- Announcement: 12.13.22 National Outreach for RAC Membership
- News: 04.07.21 Murkowski Applauds Release of $7 Million in Secure Rural School Payments to Alaska
- News: 07.22.21 Prince William Sound committee announces $1.25M funding for national forest land project proposals
- News: 04.20.20 Alaska Delegation Urges Fast-Tracked Approval for Virtual SRS RAC Meetings
- News: 4.17.15 Senate Votes to Extend Secure Rural Schools Act
- News: 1.16.14 House Natural Resources Committee holds hearing on Secure Rural School cuts
updated in 1/27/25
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