Written by Karen Withrow, SMAC Statewide Environmental Representative
Photo of Kiger Gorge by Dan Streiffert
The Steens Mountain Advisory Council is seeking nominations/applications for new members. There are seven open positions.
- A private landowner in the area,
- A person interested in fish or fishing,
- One state and one local environmental representative,
- A member of the Burns Paiute Tribe,
- A person who is a recreational permit holder or has commercial interests in the area,
- and a person who participates in mechanized or consumptive recreation (hunting or off-road driving).
The SMAC’s members provide representative counsel and advice to BLM regarding: (1) new and unique approaches to managing the land within the bounds of the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act; (2) cooperative programs and incentives for landscape management that meet human needs and maintain and improve the ecological and economic integrity of the area; and (3) preparation and implementation of a management plan for the CMPA. For more information CLICK HERE.
Nominations/applications are due to the Burns BLM office by November 15th, 2024. To nominate yourself or someone you know, submit a membership application and supporting letters of recommendation to the BLM Burns District Office, 28910 Hwy 20 West, Hines, Oregon.
Nomination forms can be picked up at this same location, by mail or phone request at (541) 573-4400, or online at: https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/near-you/oregon-washington/steens-mac. The information is in the lower right hand column on the page. Positions are for three years and would start in November 2025.
