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Public Invited to Propose Forest Projects:
Application Workshop Scheduled
BEND, OREGON, February 18, 2004
Applications are now available for the public to propose natural
resource projects that would benefit the Deschutes or Ochoco National
Forests. A workshop to assist in preparing project proposals is
scheduled March 5.
Under Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination
Act of 2000, also known as the "Payments to Counties"
program, the Deschutes-Ochoco Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)
will recommend how to invest approximately $1 million this year
to enhance our local forest ecosystems. The Committee is composed
of Central Oregon residents who will make recommendations from a
pool of projects submitted in response to this call for proposals.
This is an opportunity for citizens, community organizations and
local governments to propose projects that improve the health of
forests and watersheds. Projects include obliterating or maintaining
roads, trails, or existing infrastructure, restoring fish and wildlife
habitat, removing noxious weeds, improving soil productivity, reducing
hazardous fuels and reintroducing native species.
A workshop to answer questions and provide tips on completing the
application will be held Friday, March 5, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
at the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Office, 2363 Glacier
Place, Redmond. Call Kelly Elzner (541) 548-9544 for directions
to the workshop.
Applications are available at www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/partnership/rac-index.shtml
and at the Ochoco National Forest Headquarters at 3160 NE Third
Street, Prineville, Oregon 97754 and the Deschutes National Forest
Headquarters, 1645 Highway 20 E., Bend, Oregon 97701.
Applications are due April 1, 2004. Mail or deliver to: ATTN: RAC
Application, Deschutes National Forest, 1645 Highway 20 E., Bend,
OR 97701. For additional information, contact Kyrie Murphy, Deschutes
& Ochoco National Forests, at (541) 383-5522.
Media Contacts:
- Kyrie Murphy (541) 383-5522
- Roland Giller (541) 383-5653
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