Committees
The Superior National Forest’s Resource Advisory Committee is called the Superior Resource Advisory Committee and is comprised of 15 voting members, representing a broad array of interests as specified in the Act.
- Committee member appointments are 4-years in length.
- The Committee is led by a Designated Federal Officer in consultation with a Committee Chair.
- Meetings are open to the public and are announced in the Federal Register.
Joining the Committee
The Superior National Forest recruits for memberships on an ongoing basis. Contact Emily Munter for more information on how to become involved.
Upcoming Meetings
The Superior RAC does not have an upcoming meeting scheduled at this time. Meeting information including dates, times, agendas, and how the public can join will be posted in the Events calendar.
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.
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.
The Superior Resource Advisory Committee held two meetings in October 2024. 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
Coordinator: Emily Munter
Designated Federal Official: Ellen Bogardus-Szymaniak
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. The national site provides information on Payments, Archived Payments, The Act, Title Categories, and Payments to Counties via Bankhead-Jones