: District Advisory Council Members selected


Crowdog
05-10-2002, 08:03 PM
Roy Denner is with ORBA & SDORC
Jeri Ferguson is with Cal4Wheel

This is great news...

Crowdog
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News Release
For Release: May 9, 2002
Contact: Doran Sanchez (909) 697-5220; E-MAIL: dasanche@ca.blm.gov
CA-610-02-52

Secretary of the Interior Appoints New District Advisory Council Members

The Secretary of the Interior has appointed/reappointed four members to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) California Desert District Advisory Council for the 2002-2004 3-year term.

The appointees and their areas of expertise on the Council are:

* Bill Betterley, Hisperia, CA, reappointed to a 3-year term to represent the public-at-large;
* Howard Brown, Apple Valley, CA, appointed to a 3-year term representing non-renewable resources (mining);
* Roy Denner, Lakeside, CA, reappointed to a 3-year term to represent recreation interests;
* Jeri Ferguson, Victorville, CA, appointed to a 3-year term also representing recreation.

"I am very pleased with the appointments to the Council," said Linda Hansen, Acting District Manager. "Their diverse expertise and advice will be crucial as BLM addresses many issues regarding the management of public lands throughout southern California."

The California Desert District Advisory Council consists of 15 members, which include five representatives from the public-at-large, and ten representatives from the following interests: wildlife, recreation, environmental protection, renewable resources, nonrenewable resources, elected officials representing county government, and transportation and rights-of-way. Council members can serve a maximum of two 3-year terms.

The California Desert District Advisory Council was established by Congress through the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. Council meetings are open to the public and are held several times a year at various locations throughout southern California.

With the appointment/reappointment of the Council members, BLM will schedule an Advisory Council meeting shortly. The public will be notified when meeting and agenda has been finalized.

landusepbb
05-10-2002, 08:17 PM
Excellent. I know Jeri, IMO she's one helluva nice lady, and hard worker for the cause.