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'''Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Advisory Council''' is a federally mandated body established to guide the management of the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area, a 13,538-acre protected area within Oregon’s Willamette National Forest, known for its old-growth forests and Elkhorn Creek, a Wild and Scenic River. Comprising 13 members representing diverse interests such as state and local governments, environmental groups, mining, and recreation, the council provides recommendations to the Forest Service on resource protection, trail access, and sustainable use, ensuring the area’s ecological and cultural integrity for future generations. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recarea/?recid=4212}} ==Mission== The Advisory Council’s mission is to provide strategic advice to the Secretary of Agriculture on the management of the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area, promoting its preservation through a comprehensive management plan. It facilitates collaboration among stakeholders, including government, industry, tribes, and the public, to balance recreation, conservation, and economic interests while protecting the area’s unique ecosystem.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/07/11/00-17524/opal-creek-scenic-recreation-area-sra-advisory-council |title=Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Advisory Council |publisher=Federal Register |date=July 11, 2000 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> ==Parent organization== The Advisory Council operates under the [[Forest Service]], within the [[Department of Agriculture]]. It works closely with the Willamette National Forest staff to align recommendations with broader forest management goals, ensuring the Scenic Recreation Area’s integration into national conservation strategies.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/545b |title=Opal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Recreation Area |publisher=Legal Information Institute |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> ==Legislation== The Advisory Council was established by the [[https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/3840 |Opal Creek Wilderness and Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Act of 1996]], which directed the creation of the council to guide management of the area.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/05/16/05-9635/opal-creek-scenic-recreation-area-sra-advisory-council |title=Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Advisory Council |publisher=Federal Register |date=May 16, 2005 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> ==Partners== The Advisory Council collaborates with: * [[Willamette National Forest]] for area management * [[Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center]] for education and outreach * [[Marion County, Oregon]] for local government input * Environmental and recreation organizations for stakeholder perspectives<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recarea/?recid=4212 |title=Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area |publisher=USDA Forest Service |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> ==Number of employees== The Advisory Council has no paid employees, as its 13 members serve voluntarily for staggered three-year terms without compensation.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/545b |title=Opal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Recreation Area |publisher=Legal Information Institute |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> ==Organization structure== The Advisory Council consists of 13 members appointed to represent diverse interests, with no formal sub-organizations but structured to include: * Stakeholder Representation Unit includes members from state, county, and city governments, plus industry and environmental groups. * Public Engagement Unit gathers input through meetings and comment periods.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/12/22/06-9820/opal-creek-scenic-recreation-area-sra-advisory-council-notice-of-meeting |title=Opal Creek SRA Advisory Council Notice |publisher=Federal Register |date=December 22, 2006 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> ===Leader=== The Advisory Council is led by a [[Chair]], designated by the Secretary of Agriculture.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/545b |title=Opal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Recreation Area |publisher=Legal Information Institute |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> ===Divisions=== The council operates as a single advisory body with no formal divisions but includes: * Government Representatives for state, county, and city input.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/07/11/00-17524/opal-creek-scenic-recreation-area-sra-advisory-council |title=Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Advisory Council |publisher=Federal Register |date=July 11, 2000 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> * Industry and Community Representatives for mining, environmental, and recreation interests.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/545b |title=Opal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Recreation Area |publisher=Legal Information Institute |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> ==List of programs== The Advisory Council does not administer programs but supports: * Opal Creek Management Plan Development for guiding area use and preservation.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://scholarsbank.uoregon.edu/xmlui/handle/1794/7165 |title=Opal Creek SRA Management Plan |publisher=University of Oregon |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> * Public Comment Initiatives for gathering stakeholder input.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/05/17/01-12436/opal-creek-scenic-recreation-area-sra-advisory-council |title=Opal Creek SRA Advisory Council |publisher=Federal Register |date=May 17, 2001 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> ==Last total enacted budget== No specific budget is allocated to the Advisory Council, as members serve without compensation, and operational costs are covered by the Willamette National Forest’s general budget.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/545b |title=Opal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Recreation Area |publisher=Legal Information Institute |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> ==Staff== The Advisory Council has no staff; its 13 volunteer members, appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture or designated by local governments, include representatives from Marion County, the State of Oregon, and various industries, serving without pay.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/07/11/00-17524/opal-creek-scenic-recreation-area-sra-advisory-council |title=Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Advisory Council |publisher=Federal Register |date=July 11, 2000 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> ==Funding== The Advisory Council operates without a dedicated budget, relying on Forest Service resources for meetings and administrative support, with no direct funding history available due to its advisory nature.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/545b |title=Opal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Recreation Area |publisher=Legal Information Institute |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> ==Services provided== The Advisory Council provides recommendations on the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area’s management, including trail access, resource protection, and recreation policies. It engages stakeholders through public meetings and consults on the Opal Creek Management Plan to balance conservation and use.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/12/22/06-9820/opal-creek-scenic-recreation-area-sra-advisory-council-notice-of-meeting |title=Opal Creek SRA Advisory Council Notice |publisher=Federal Register |date=December 22, 2006 |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> ==Regulations overseen== The Advisory Council does not oversee regulations but advises on policies under the Forest Service’s jurisdiction, such as those protecting the Scenic Recreation Area’s ecosystem.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recarea/?recid=4212 |title=Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area |publisher=USDA Forest Service |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> ==Headquarters address== The administrative address, as listed on Google Maps for the Willamette National Forest Supervisor’s Office, is 3106 Pierce Pkwy Suite D, Springfield, OR 97477.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/3106+Pierce+Pkwy+Suite+D,+Springfield,+OR+97477 |title=3106 Pierce Pkwy Suite D |publisher=Google Maps |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> ==History== The Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Advisory Council was created under the [[https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/3840 |Opal Creek Wilderness and Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Act of 1996]], following advocacy to protect the area’s old-growth forests from logging. Established within 90 days of the Act’s passage, the council has guided management plans, including trail access and conservation strategies, with meetings held regularly in Oregon to incorporate public and stakeholder input.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/545b |title=Opal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Recreation Area |publisher=Legal Information Institute |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recarea/?recid=4212 |title=Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area |publisher=USDA Forest Service |access-date=April 11, 2025}}</ref> ==Related== * [[Willamette National Forest]] * [[Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center]] * [[Forest Service]] ==External links== * [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recarea/?recid=4212 Official Website] * [[wikipedia:Opal_Creek_Wilderness]] * [https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/16/545b Opal Creek Act Text] * [https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/12/22/06-9820/opal-creek-scenic-recreation-area-sra-advisory-council-notice-of-meeting Federal Register Notices] ==References== <references />