Washington State Recreation Agency Seeks Volunteers for Advisory Committees

News Release
For immediate release: January 30, 2006	Contact: Susan Zemek, Communication Manager 360-902-3081 E-mail: susanz@iac.wa.gov
State Recreation Agency Seeks Volunteers for Advisory Committees
OLYMPIA - The state Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) is looking for six volunteers to fill vacancies on two of its advisory committees.
The advisory committees make recommendations to the IAC on program policies, project funding and statewide planning.
Three volunteers are needed for the National Recreational Trails Program, which gives grants to maintain trails and facilities that provide a backcountry experience. Generally, members are asked to attend one weekday meeting a year and spend 10-20 hours evaluating projects for funding. When the budget allows, per diem is provided. Members are generally appointed for four-year terms.
Three volunteers also are needed for the Land and Water Conservation Fund program, which gives grants for preserving, developing and assuring accessibility to outdoor recreation resources including parks, trails and wildlife lands. Generally, members are asked to attend up to six weekday meetings a year. When the budget allows, per diem is provided. Members are generally appointed for two to four year terms.
National Recreational Trails Program Openings Motorized trail recreation: One position is open for candidates with all-terrain vehicle (ATV) experience. The appointment is through December 2009. Nonmotorized trail recreation: One position is open for water trail candidates. The appointment is through December 2009. Nonmotorized trail recreation: One position is open for mountain bicycle candidates. The appointment is through December 2009. The ideal candidate has a statewide perspective in the category represented, is recognized for trail experience and is knowledgeable on trail issues. Candidates should be able to show support from those in the category represented.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Openings Local government: One position is open. Citizen at large: Two positions are open. The ideal candidate has knowledge of, or general interest in, outdoor recreation, open space and habitat conservation.
How to Apply Send a completed application to IAC no later than March 8. Applications are available: (The deadline for applications has passed.) Online: National Recreational Trails Program Advisory Committee Land and Water Conservation Fund Telephone: Call Lorinda Anderson at 360-902-3009 E-mail: Lorindaa@iac.wa.gov.
The Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation was established in 1964 to finance recreation and conservation projects throughout the state. For more information on the agency or its grant programs, visit the Web site: www.iac.wa.gov.