Committees

Forest Service Seeks Applicants for Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committees 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is seeking nominations for membership on Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committees. The committees were established under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self‑Determination Act of 2000 and operate in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

The committees help strengthen collaborative relationships for those who use and steward national forests. Committee members provide recommendations to the Forest Service on projects consistent with Title II of the Secure Rural Schools Act. Title II projects may include watershed restoration, road maintenance, forest health projects, habitat improvement, and other activities that enhance forest ecosystems and benefit local communities.

Nomination Details: 

• Applicants must reside in the state of Texas. 

Deadline to Apply: November 30, 2026

What’s Required: A completed nomination packet which includes the nominee’s name, resume, and a completed AD-755 Form (Advisory Committee or Research and Promotion Background Information). 

Submission: Please refer to the SRS RAC website for reference, and send the completed AD-755 to the perspective RAC Coordinator listed below.  

https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/secure-rural-schools

https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/secure-rural-schools/title-2

Questions?  

Davy Crockett/Sam Houston NF RAC Coordinator – Michelle Rowe 936-553-3066, lisa.rowe@usda.gov

Sabine-Angelina NF RAC Coordinator – Gina Gwin 936-897-1068, gina.gwin@usda.gov

Help make a difference in your national forest by joining these important committees!