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(Montgomery, Ala.) February 9, 2023—The Alabama Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is accepting project proposals to review and recommend to the USDA Forest Service beginning February 9, until August 31, 2023. Proposals will benefit natural resources on Bankhead and Talladega National Forests in Winston, Lawrence and Clay counties or other national forests throughout Alabama. The project application and instructions may be found on the Forest Service website at:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/alabama/workingtogether/advisorycommittees
Applicants should download the electronic RAC Project Application form (fillable word doc.) and consult a local Forest Service district ranger prior to proposal submission. According to Designated Federal Official Tammy Freeman Brown, approximately $224,201 of Title II funding is available for projects through the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act. Approved projects will benefit forest lands, such as road, trail and infrastructure maintenance, forest restoration, water quality, maintenance and improvement of wildlife and fish habitat. Federal agencies, state and local governments, private entities, nonprofit entities and landowners can apply.
A Secure Rural Schools RAC provides advice and recommendations to the Forest Service on the development and implementation of special projects as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, Public Law 110-343. Contact Dawn Suiter, Alabama RAC Coordinator, or Tammy Freeman Brown, Designated Federal Officer, for additional information at 334-832-4470, tammy.freemanbrown@usda.gov, dawn.suiter@usda.gov. -FS- USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
On Saturday, June 3, about 50 children and their families enjoyed a day of fishing and fun at the Bankhead Annual Youth Fishing Derby. The event, now in its 28th year, is much anticipated in the local communities surrounding Bankhead National Forest. The Forest Service pond was stocked with about 500 pounds of catfish for the derby. Additional fun activities included archery, air soft shooting, casting contests, and interactive educational booths focused on natural resources conservation.
According to the Bankhead District Ranger Andy Scott, partnerships and community support in local events is important to the success of fishing derbies around the state. “Getting young people interested in outdoor activities, like fishing and hunting, is critical to conservation.” The event was held in celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, National Trails Day and National Get Outdoors Day. Most every child caught a fish or two, and every child received a t-shirt, water bottle, goodie bag, and door prize thanks to generous donations. Three children won lifetime freshwater fishing licenses thanks to the Alabama Conservation Enforcement Officers Association.
Sponsors and partners make the event possible. This year’s hosts, sponsors and partners included the US Forest Service, the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division, the National Wild Turkey Federation, the Alabama Conservation Enforcement Officer’s Association, the Winston County Commission, the Winston County Natural Resources Council, Double Springs Lions Club, Lawrence County Rescue Squad, Alabama Forestry Commission, Alabama Cooperative Extension System and 4H, Wild Alabama and the Department of Energy.