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Committees

Advisory Committees

Welcome to the Lassen County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) web page. 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.

Public Meetings

The Lassen County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is holding meetings to review and vote on proposals for natural resource improvement projects in Lassen County. The public is invited to observe these meetings and to make comments during public comment periods. Projects occur on National Forest System (NFS) land or demonstrate benefit to NFS land. Selected projects will be funded under Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. Approximately $750,000 has carried over from previous funding cycles and is available for projects in Lassen County, pending final budget analysis. 

Download the Public Meeting agendas here [full PDF]

Meeting Dates

  • Friday, April 18, 9:00am-12:00pm
  • Monday, April 21, 1:00pm-4:00pm
  • Tuesday, April 22, 1:00pm-4:00pm
  • Monday, April 28, 5:00pm-8:00pm

How to Join the Meetings

The meetings will be held in a hybrid format (virtual and in-person options available).

Please contact Stephaney Cox at 530-250-5502 or Stephaney.cox@usda.gov with any questions or for more information.

Project Proposal

Since its creation, the Lassen County RAC has helped fund numerous projects in Lassen County.  Projects recommended by the RAC typically include trails reconstruction and maintenance, fish passage and waterway restoration, community wildfire fuels reduction efforts, conservation education programs, and noxious weed reduction efforts. 

Designated Federal Official
Lassen County RAC
Bobette Jones – Eagle Lake District Ranger
Phone: (530) 257-4188
Bobette.Jones@usda.gov
 		RAC Coordinator
Stephaney Cox, Partnership Coordinator
Phone: (530) 250-5502
Stephaney.Cox@usda.gov

Notes

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Last updated June 10th, 2025

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