Arizona Forest Committee Discusses Recreation Funding
Published Date: 7/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The Yavapai Resource Advisory Committee is meeting on August 11, 2026, to discuss projects and recreation fees for Prescott National Forest. If you live nearby or care about forest fun and funding, you can join in person or online and share your thoughts by August 9. This meeting helps decide how money is spent to keep the forest awesome and accessible for everyone.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Recreation fee proposals will be voted
The committee will hear recreation fee proposals for sites on the Prescott National Forest and will vote on those recreation fee proposals at the August 11, 2026 meeting. These actions are being done consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
Public meeting: when and how to join
The Yavapai Resource Advisory Committee will meet on August 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time at the Prescott Fire Center (2400 Melville Road, Prescott, AZ 86301) and virtually via Microsoft Teams or phone. If you want to speak at the meeting you must pre-register by 5:00 p.m. MST on August 9, 2026; written comments must also be submitted by 5:00 p.m. MST on August 9, 2026.
Advising on Title II projects and funding
The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act and will provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service on projects and funding consistent with Title II of that Act. The committee’s role includes improving collaborative relationships and advising on how Title II funds and related projects are handled for the Prescott National Forest area.
Accommodations for people with disabilities
If you need sign language interpreting, assistive listening devices, or other reasonable accommodation to access the meeting, you should request it in advance by contacting the person listed in the notice. All reasonable accommodation requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
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