Gogebic Resource Advisory Committee to Consider Funding for
Secure Rural Schools Title II Projects

IRONWOOD, MI –  Saturday, December 4, 2010 - The second meeting of the Gogebic Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is scheduled for Thursday, January 6, 2011, beginning at 9:30 a.m. (CST) at the Ottawa National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Ironwood, Michigan. This meeting is open to the public.

Agenda items include consideration of projects on the Ottawa National Forest that enhance forest ecosystems, restore and improve land health and water quality, and improve the maintenance of existing infrastructure. Project proposals were received from the public, RAC Committee members, and Forest Service employees. The Gogebic RAC will make recommendations on how to spend nearly $375,000 of Title II funds. This federal government funding is made available to Gogebic County through the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Public Law 110-343.)

The public is invited to view project proposals and provide comments prior to or during the January 6 meeting. Project proposals can be viewed at any Forest Service office or on-line beginning December 6 at: https://fsplaces.fs.fed.us/fsfiles/unit/wo/secure_rural_schools.nsf/Web_Projects_by_RAC? OpenView&Start=1&Count=1000&Collapse=9.1.3 #9.1.3.  

Written comments should be sent to Lisa Klaus, Ottawa National Forest, E6248 US Hwy. 2, Ironwood, MI 49938. Comments may also be sent via email to lklaus@fs.fed.us or via facsimile to 906-932-0122. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying.

The committee is meeting as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub.L 110-343) and in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Klaus, RAC coordinator, USDA, Ottawa National Forest, E6248 US Hwy. 2, Ironwood, MI, (906) 932-1330, ext. 328; e-mail lklaus@fs.fed.us.