Nevada City, Calif., May 28, 2026 — Tahoe National Forest needs 15 members each to serve on the Sierra County and the joint Placer and Nevada County Resource Advisory Committees. Resource Advisory Committees review and recommend land management projects, directing money from the federal government to local priorities on or near federal land.

Resource Advisory Committees gather members from county communities across interests and areas of expertise — including private industries, schools, local government, and environmental organizations. These committees work to improve relationships between community members and national forest personnel.

Committee members request, review and recommend projects to: 
• Improve maintenance of existing infrastructure,
• Implement stewardship objectives to enhance forest ecosystems,
• Restore and improve land health and water quality, and
• Create additional employment opportunities.

To be considered for a Resource Advisory Committee, you must 1) live in the state of California and 2) be affiliated with one of the required categories. All applications and nominations will be reviewed after enough individuals have applied to fill all 15 seats on each committee. 

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and interest form by:

  • Email to Tahoe National Forest RAC Coordinator Teeney Hood at christina.hood@usda.gov, or
  • Mail to 631 Coyote St., Nevada City, CA 95959. 


Learn more at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/tahoe/working-with-us/committees.