Council members provide advice and recommendations to BLM on a variety of issues concerning management of 11.8 million acres of public land in Idaho. Members are appointed to a three-year term.
Council members represent one of three general interest categories.
Category 2 is composed of representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological or historic interests, dispersed recreation, and wild horse and burro groups. The Lower Snake River RAC has two vacancies in category 1 and one in category 3. The Upper Snake River RAC has two vacancies in category 1, one in category 2, and two in category 3. Nomination forms are available at area BLM offices. The deadline for nominations is April 20, 2000.