PLACERVILLE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a virtual meeting 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3rd via Microsoft Teams. The RAC is a 15-person committee that is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (SRS) and is guided by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with SRS legislation. Any member of the public is welcome to attend the RAC meeting via internet or phone:
Join on your computer or mobile app.
Or call in (audio only).
Phone Number: 1- 323-886-7051 (United States, Los Angeles)
Phone Conference ID: 863 211 538#
All RAC meetings include time for members of the public to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement this week should request in writing by noon on Jan. 29th to be scheduled on the agenda. Anyone who would like to bring related matters to the attention of the committee may file written statements with the committee staff before or after the meeting. Written comments and requests for time to make oral comments can be sent to Traci Allen, El Dorado County RAC Coordinator at traci.allen@usda.gov. If you have questions, you may also contact the RAC Coordinator by phone at (530) 919-5086.
The upcoming RAC meeting will review processes for proposal submissions and evaluation, rules for engagement, review and approve governing documents, and other topics related to the El Dorado County RAC.
The purpose of the SRS RAC program includes making investments and providing 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;
SRS RAC funds may be used for projects that enjoy broad based support and have objectives that may include:
- road, trail, and infrastructure maintenance or obliteration;
- soil productivity improvement;
- improvements in forest ecosystem health;
- watershed restoration and maintenance;
- the restoration, maintenance, and improvement of wildlife and fish habitat;
- the control of noxious and exotic weeds; and the re-establishment of native species.
Please visit the following websites for more information on the Secure Rural Schools program and Resource Advisory Committees (RACs):
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