Advisory Committees

Northern Utah Advisory Committee

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve on a committee that gets things done? 

Do you have an interest in the lands managed by the Forest Service in Northern Utah?   

If you reside in Utah, the Northern Utah Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) may be just what you are looking for.  This committee is guaranteed funding and recommends land management projects on or adjacent to the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache and Ashley National Forests in northern Utah. 

The Northern Utah RAC is now looking for members from across northern Utah to represent a wide variety of interest as members of this committee.

Individuals should have an interest in resource management and a strong desire to work collaboratively within a diverse group of interests.

Secure Rural School Program Overview

How do I apply?

Additional information and application form can be obtained at Ashley National Forest - Advisory Committees (usda.gov). 

Application forms (hard copy only) must be received at the Ashley National Forest office, by 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2023.

2023 Northern Utah RAC Committee Outreach flyer

Signed Charter Renewal of Secure Rural Resource Advisory Committee and Addendum

News Release Forest Resource Advisory Committee Meeting

News Release Forest Service Seeking Northern Utah Resource Advisory Committee Members

Meeting Minutes
August 25, 2021, RAC Meeting Minutes

AGENDA for September 22nd / September 29th RAC Meetings

1. Welcome Chair / Vice Chair - 5 minutes
2. Review protocols for project Q&A - 5 minutes
3. Project Q&A -110 minutes (~8 minutes per project)
    a. Projects to be reviewed in listed order 
    b. 8-10 minutes for project sponsor to answer questions
    c. questions to be submitted via chat in team
    d. questions to be answered in the order submitted until time limit reached
    e. any questions not answered during time limit can be responded to following meeting
4. Final thoughts / suggestions

September 22nd list of projects:
21-0401-001        Diamond Mtn. Big Game and Gartrell Spring Exclosures, Round Park Cattleguard
21-0401-002        Summit Spring Guard Station Generator Building
21-0401-003        South Slope Fuels Treatment Arch Survey
21-0401-004        Gray Head Peak/Avintaquin Canyon Restoration Project
21-0401-005        Jefferson Park Lop and Scatter
21-0401-006        Limber Flag Yurt
21-0401-007        Half Whiskey Moon Lookout Forest Restoration
21-0401-008        Pines and Acres Road Improvements
21-0401-009        Trout Creek Ranger Station
21-0401-010        Carter Military Don Hatch Loop
21-0401-011        West Northwest D1 Habitat Improvement Project
21-0401-012        Red Springs Campground
21-0401-013        Diamond Mtn. Allotment - Hang Gates
21-0401-014        Diamond Mtn. Allotment - Bull Springs Northeast Corner Pond Corral

September 29th list of projects:
21-0401-015        Cattail Pond - Bull Springs South Pond
21-0401-016        Diamond Mtn. Allotment - East Side Boundary Fence
21-0401-017        Brush Creek Allotment - Dipping Vat/Dutch Charles Boundary Fence
21-0401-018        Reeder Bassett / Hwy 191 Boundary Fence
21-0401-019        Diamond Mtn. Allotment - Diamond Cattle Guard
21-0401-020        Diamond Mtn. Allotment - Fencing Cleanup
21-0401-021        Brush Creek Allotment - Old Fencing Cleanup
21-0401-022        Diamond Mountain Allotment - ATV Cattle Guards
21-0401-023        Badlands ATV Trail Cattleguard
21-0419-001-UWC       Jenkins Flat Restroom Relocation
21-0419-002-UWC       Jacob's Ladder Trail Reroute to Lone Peak Cirque
21-0419-003-UWC       Mill and Carter Creeks Restoration
21-0419-004-UWC       Vernon Reservoir Campground Upgrade
21-0419-005-UWC       Dry/Canyon Salamander Flat Campground Construction
21-0419-006-UWC       Heber/Kamas Ranger District Youth Conservation Corps Crew
21-0419-007-UWC       Treatment and Monitoring of Noxious Weeds
21-0419-008-UWC       Deep Canyon Trailhead
Here is the link again for reviewing the projects.

Individuals are being sought to represent a wide variety of interests as members of the Northern Utah Resource Advisory Committee (RAC).  The Northern Utah RAC assists the Ashley and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests in reviewing and recommending proposed land management projects on or adjacent to the forests. Funding through Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act. 

Applications should be submitted based on the following categories, of which each will have five people:

Category A

  1. Organized labor or non-timber forest product harvester groups;
  2. Developed outdoor recreation, off-highway vehicle users, or commercial recreation activities;
  3. Energy and mineral development, or commercial or recreational fishing interests;
  4. Commercial timber industry; or
  5. Federal grazing permit or other land use permit holders or represent non-industrial private forest landowners within the area for which the committee is organized.

Category B

  1. Nationally recognized environmental organizations;
  2. Regionally or locally recognized environmental organizations;
  3. Dispersed recreational activities;
  4. Archaeological and historical interests; or
  5. Nationally or regionally recognized wild horse and burro interest groups, wildlife or hunting organizations, or watershed associations.

​Category C

  1. State-elected office (or a designee);
  2. County or local-elected office;
  3. American Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the committee is organized;
  4. Area school officials or teachers; or
  5. Affected public-at-large.

Project Approval Criteria

  1. Project meets the purpose of the Legislation.
  2. Project has been coordinated with the respective county and district ranger.
  3. Project has all required documentation.
  4. Project can be initiated and completed within timeframes.
  5. Project has NEPA completed.

      Title II Project Submission Form

The four-year membership term begins upon appointment by the Secretary of Agriculture. Committee members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for travel expenses. Members must be residents of Utah.

Application forms, hard copy only with original signature must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2021.
RAC Member Application Form

Mail to:
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache Nationl Forest, Supervisor's Office,
857 West South Jordan Parkway,
South Jordan, UT 84095