Committees
The Superior National Forest’s Resource Advisory Committee comprises 15 voting members representing a broad array of local interests, as specified in the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. Led by a Designated Federal Official and a Committee Chair, the committee holds meetings that are fully open to the public and announced in the Federal Register.
The Resource Advisory Committee's role includes:
- Reviewing Title II project proposals submitted by participating counties and entities.
- Recommending projects and funding levels to the Superior National Forest through the Designated Federal Official.
- Providing opportunities for citizens, organizations, tribes, land management agencies, and other interested parties to participate openly in developing, selecting, and implementing Title II projects.
Join the Committee
The Superior Resource Advisory Committee offers an opportunity for local communities to collaborate with federal land managers. The Superior National Forest invites all interested individuals and organizations to apply for committee membership.
The current application window is open until September 30, 2026.
To be considered for membership, nominees must:
- Be a resident of the State of Minnesota.
- Identify the specific membership category they wish to represent.
- Complete, sign, and submit Form AD-755.
Tips for Completing Form AD-755:
- Fill out pages 1 and 2 completely, except for Section 10. The supplemental forms referenced in Section 10 are not required.
- Sign the application in Section 19. Wet signatures or E-certified signatures are preferred.
- Specify your preferred membership category clearly upon submission.
Committee Membership Categories
The 15 committee members are divided equally across three categories:
- Category One (5 Members) — Industry & Commercial Interests:
Organized labor; developed outdoor recreation, off-highway vehicle users, or commercial recreation; energy and mineral development; commercial timber industry; or holders of federal grazing or land-use permits within Cook, Lake, or St. Louis counties. - Category Two (5 Members) — Environmental & Conservation Interests:
Nationally, regionally, or locally recognized environmental organizations; dispersed recreational activities; archaeological and historical interests; or wildlife, hunting, watershed, or wild horse and burro interest groups. - Category Three (5 Members) — Public Officials & Citizens:
State elected officials (or their designees); county or local elected officials; representatives of American Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the forest boundary (Cook, Lake, or St. Louis counties); school officials or teachers; or representatives of the public-at-large.
How to Submit
Submit completed applications via email to sm.fs.superior_rac@usda.gov or mail them to:
Superior National Forest
c/o Superior RAC
8901 Grand Avenue Place
Duluth, MN 55808
Upcoming Meetings
The Superior Resource Advisory Committee does not have any planned meetings. Once meetings are scheduled, meeting information will be posted on this website and announced in the Federal Register.
Current Project Requests
There is not currently a request for proposals. Future requests for proposals will be posted on this website and provided via outreach to the media, partners, and the public.
2025 Funded Projects
The Superior Resource Committee met in July 2025 to make recommendations to the Superior National Forest on Title II projects to fund. These recommendations were adopted by the Superior National Forest. Below are the projects selected for funding.
| Project Name | Project Proponent | Total Project Cost | Total SRS Title II Requested | Funding Recommendation | Funding Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Superior Hiking Trail Onion River Bridge Replacement | Superior Hiking Trail Association | $79,027.00 | $40,000.00 | $40,000.00 | Full |
| FR 355 Wilson Lake Road Improvement | Superior National Forest - Engineering Program | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | Full |
| Improve Trail Maintenance and Grooming of the Flathorn-Gegoka Trail System on the Superior National Forest. | Friends of the Flathorn-Gegoka Ski Trail | $35,119.49 | $29,851.57 | $16,400.00 | Partial |
| Superior National Forest - EZ Fire/Fuels Sawbill Lake Seaplane Dock | Superior National Forest - Recreation Program | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | $16,500.00 | Partial |
| Maintaining and Sustaining Three Tofte Ranger District Trails | Friends of theSuperior National Forest | $20,605.47 | $16,484.37 | $11,100.00 | Partial |
| Critical Improvements for Eagle Mountain and Kimball Lake Trails | Friends of the Superior National Forest | $19,686.05 | $15,748.84 | $15,000.00 | Partial |
| Collaborative Invasive Species Management in Cook County | Cook County | $466,520.00 | $50,000.00 | $16,000.00 | Partial |
| FR921 Silver Island Lake Road Improvement | Superior National Forest - Engineering Program | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Partial |
| Brushing of East Zone Forest Roads | Superior National Forest- Engineering Program | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 | $25,000.00 | Partial |
| Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters Portage and Campsite Maintenance | Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters | $40,000.00 | $40,000.00 | $30,000.00 | Partial |
| Superior National Forest - EZ Recreation Devil Track Tributary #1 Bridge Replacement | Superior National Forest - Recreation Program | $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 | $40,000.00 | Partial |
| Angleworm Trail Rehabilitation | Friends of the Superior National Forest | $75,530.16 | $67,977.12 | $23,000.00 | Partial |
| Gitchi-Gami State Trail – ADA-Compliant Pedestrian Trail Crossings in Tofte | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | $200,000.00 | $160,000.00 | $- | None |
| Restoration of Eagle Mountain Trail Boardwalk | Boundary Waters Advisory Committee | $32,506.00 | $32,506.00 | $- | None |
| Sugarbush XC Ski Trail Maintenance Upgrades | Sugarbush Trail Association | $35,000.00 | $25,000.00 | $- | None |
| Superior National Forest - EZ Recreation Trail Intersection Maps and Portal Sign Replacement | Superior National Forest- Recreation Program | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | Withdrawn | - |
| FR 913 Comfort Creek Culvert Replacement | Superior National Forest - Engineering Program | $94,000.00 | $94,000.00 | Withdrawn | - |
| Superior National Forest - EZ Recreation Semi- Primitive Non-Motorized Area Improvements | Superior National Forest- Recreation Program | $11,000.00 | $11,000.00 | Withdrawn | - |
For More Information On
What is the Meeting Frequency?
The Superior Resource Advisory Committee meets an average of twice per year to consider proposals for Title II spending.
What is the Typical Meeting Length?
Meetings are generally one half of a day
How Are Meetings Conducted?
Meetings can be in-person, virtual, or a hybrid of the two depending on the committee’s needs.
How Long is the Term?
Committee members are appointed to four-year terms by the Secretary of Agriculture
How Many People Are on the Committee?
There are a total of 15 citizens on a Resource Advisory Committee
The Superior Resource Advisory Committee is an opportunity for local community collaboration with federal land managers on implementation of Title II of the Secure Rural Schools Act.
Members of the Resource Advisory Committee are appointed to represent one of the following three interest groups:
Category One:
Five members who represent energy and mineral development; the commercial timber industry; organized labor or non-timber forest product harvester groups; developed outdoor recreation; off-highway vehicle users, or commercial recreation; or federal grazing or other land permits or represent nonindustrial private forest landowners.
Category Two:
Five members who represent nationally recognized environmental organizations; regionally or locally recognized environmental organizations; dispersed recreational activities; archaeological and historical interests; or nationally or regionally recognized wild horse and burro interest groups, wildlife or hunting organizations, or watershed associations.
Category Three:
Five members who are elected state officials; are county or local elected officials; represent Indian tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the Council is organized; are school officials or teachers with knowledge in natural resource management or the natural sciences; or represent the affected public-at-large and/or are employed by a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources, land or water.
Meeting minutes can be found here:
The Superior Resource Advisory Committee has time windows where it accepts project proposals, to be funded via SRS Title II funds.
View Title Categories Information
Funds may be used for projects on National Forests or adjoining private land to provide benefits to National Forest resources. The committee may fund projects such as culvert replacement to enhance fish passage, fuel reduction project to protect a community from wildland fire, or weed control programs.
Advisory Committee Overview
The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 as amended by Public Law 116-94, provided for the establishment of Resource Advisory Committees. The purpose of these committees is to improve collaborative relationships between communities and their local forests and to provide advice and recommendations to the U.S. Forest Service concerning implementing Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
All committee activities operate in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Superior Resource Advisory Committee Contacts
Designated Federal Official: Adam Cochran
Resource Advisory Committee Coordinator: Emily Munter
Secure Rural Schools National Website
The Secure Rural Schools program provides critical funding for schools, roads, and other municipal services to more than 700 counties across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Visit the national website to learn more about the program, the legislation, advisory committees, and much more.
Current Committee Members
The Superior Resource Advisory Committee does not currently have seated committee members. The Superior National Forest is in the process of outreaching for applications to the committee. Refer to the "Joining the Committee" section of this website for more information on applying for committee membership.