The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has received $207,983 of Title II funds through the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act.
As part of the congressional reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, $30 million in Title II funding was disbursed for conservation projects on federal lands. The Nicolet received $71,168 and Chequamegon received $136,815.
Title II funds are used to fund projects that may include trail and infrastructure maintenance or obliteration, soil productivity improvements, improvements in forest ecosystem health, watershed restoration and maintenance, restoration, maintenance and improvement of wildlife and fish habitat, control of noxious and exotic weeds, hazardous fuels reduction and reintroduction of native species.
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is seeking members of the community to serve on advisory committees to recommend how the Title II dollars will be spent. Members are selected by the Secretary of Agriculture and serve four-year terms. Members are not paid for their service, but they can be reimbursed for travel expenses to meetings. Replacement members are also needed, should a committee member leave.
Any Wisconsin resident interested in serving on the committee must complete an application form that will be used for a required background check. Applications can be found at http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/cnnf/workingtogether/advisorycommittees.
For more information or to apply, contact Chequamegon RAC coordinator, Sara Holmes, 715-373-2667 or sarahholmes@fs.fed.us, or Nicolet RAC coordinator, Penny McLaughlin, 715-674-4481 or pmclaughlin@fs.fed.us.
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