Missoula County Resource Advisory Committee
Funding and administration for the Missoula County RAC is provided under the authority of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self–Determination Act.
The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act funds activities that benefit federal lands and resources in Missoula County. The Title II funds are designed to make investments in public lands and create additional employment opportunities through projects that improve the maintenance of existing infrastructure, implement stewardship objectives that enhance forest ecosystems, and restore and improve land health and water quality. These projects are also designed to improve cooperative relationships among the people that use and care for public lands and the agencies that manage these lands. At least 50 percent of all funds must be used for projects primarily dedicated to restoring streams and watersheds, and road maintenance, decommissioning, or removal.
Individuals are encouraged to begin thinking about project proposals to submit once there is a full committee. It is the responsibility of the project proponent to coordinate with Forest Service staff and all other partners prior to submitting the proposal to ensure it is complete and meets the intent of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act.
Contact Information
Please contact the Missoula County RAC Coordinator, Hilary Markin, at (715) 482-0115 or by emailing hilary.r.markin@usda.gov.
2021 Missoula County RAC Information
| Meeting Date and Time | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Notes |
| April 29, 2021 - 1 p.m. MT | April 29 Agenda | April 29, 2021 Meeting Notes |
| April 8, 2021 - 2 p.m. MT | April 8 Agenda | April 8, 2021 Meeting Notes |
| Project | Amount Requested | Amount Funded |
| Lolo Creek Stream Restoration | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Holland Lake Area Weed Control | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Ninemile Front Country Ranger | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Forest Service/City of Missoula Conservation Lands Front Country Ranger | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| Placid Gold Phase 1 Herbicide Application | $16,000 | $15,719.19 |
| Ninemile Youth Conservation Corps Crew in Missoula Co. | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Northern Bog Lemming Subnivean Monitoring | $1,980 | $1,980 |
TOTAL | $63,980 | $63,699.19 |
2020 Missoula County RAC Information
| Meeting Date | Meeting Notes |
| April 14, 2020 | April 14, 2020 Meeting Notes |
| August 19, 2020 | August 19, 2020 Meeting Notes |
| September 8, 2020 | September 8, 2020 Meeting Notes |
| Project | Amount Funded |
| Morrell Creek | $15,000 |
| Upper Lolo West Fork Creek Road Decommissioning | $15,000 |
| Missoula Front Country Ranger | $10,000 |
| Ninemile Ranger District Trails | $16,200 |
| New Invader and Biological control (EDRR) | $15,900 |
| Ninemile Front Country Ranger | $5,200 |
| Montana Biocontrol Coordination Project | $10,000 |
| Wallman Trail Reroute | $11,000 |
| Seeley Lake Bear Attractant Removal/Conflict | $15,000 |
| Multijurisdictional Noxious Weed Crew | $11,618.50 |
| Roadside Treatment in Upper Ninemile | $11,618.50 |
| Rennic Stark Road Decommissioning | $6,000 |
| Avalanche Forecasting and Education | $9,000 |
TOTAL | $151,537 |