Purpose of the Working Group

In addition to broad public outreach, Reclamation established a working group comprised of interested stakeholders and subject matter experts to provide input during the draft RMP process. The main purpose of the working group is to develop a problem statement and identify issues, opportunities, and potential management directions to be presented in the draft RMP. The working group is not intended to advise Reclamation’s management team on draft RMP direction or to develop consensus among the participants of the working group regarding any issue or alternative. Rather, members of the working group provides their expertise related to resources or issues in the project area, which Reclamation will take into consideration while developing the draft RMP.

Working Group Selection

The working group was established by Reclamation in 2024 to support the development of a draft RMP and consists of members of the public, local and state agencies, Tribes, and other federal agencies. Reclamation invited representatives from the community that can provide insights into their area of expertise related to resources or issues in the project area. Reclamation held the first working group meeting on November 13, 2024, to gather input on issues, opportunities, and constraints to be addressed in the RMP.

Working Group Invitation

Reclamation invited any interested party with relevant expertise related to resources and issues occurring in the project area to submit a request to join the working group. Requests were sent to Jami Andersen, Project Manager via email at bor-sha-afrmp@usbr.gov or via postal mail at Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Snake Field Office, 470 Roger Ave., Heyburn, ID 83336.

Next: Providing Comments

For more information on the American Falls RMP or to be added or removed from the mailing list, please contact Jami Andersen, Project Manager via email at bor-sha-afrmp@usbr.gov or by phone at 208-678-0461.

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