Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board
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Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board (LBLAB) is an advisory panel that works with the USDA Forest Service to manage and enhance the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. It focuses on promoting environmental education, public participation in management planning, and ensuring the conservation and enjoyment of the area's natural resources.
Mission
The LBLAB's mission is to assist in the sustainable management of Land Between the Lakes by providing advice on policy, environmental education, and public engagement. The board works to balance the needs of recreation, conservation, and education within this unique national recreation area, advocating for practices that support both ecological health and public use.[1]
Parent organization
The Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board operates under the U.S. Forest Service, which is part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Forest Service manages the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.[2]
Legislation
The board was established by the Land Between the Lakes Protection Act of 1998, which transferred the management of the area from the Tennessee Valley Authority to the USDA Forest Service.[3]
Partners
- Local governments and communities in Kentucky and Tennessee
- Educational institutions promoting environmental education
- Non-profit organizations focused on conservation and recreation[4]
Number of employees
The board consists of 13 members, appointed to represent various interests and stakeholders in the region.[5]
Organization structure
The board includes representatives from local governments, environmental education, and user groups.
Leader
The board is led by a Chair, who oversees meetings and coordination with the USDA Forest Service.
Divisions
There are no formal divisions, but the board might form subcommittees:
- Subcommittees might focus on specific aspects like environmental education or recreation management.
List of programs
- Development of environmental education programs
- Recommendations on land and resource management plans
- Facilitating public participation in decision-making processes
Last total enacted budget
The budget for the LBLAB is not publicly specified; it operates within the broader budget of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area managed by the Forest Service.
Staff
The board does not have dedicated staff; support is provided by Forest Service personnel.
Funding
Funding for the board's activities is included in the USDA Forest Service's budget for managing Land Between the Lakes.
Services provided
The board provides advisory services, aiming to enhance the educational, recreational, and environmental aspects of Land Between the Lakes by influencing management practices and policy.
Regulations overseen
While the board does not directly oversee regulations, its recommendations can influence management policies and practices within the recreation area.
Headquarters address
100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, KY 42211, United States
History
Since its establishment following the Land Between the Lakes Protection Act of 1998, the LBLAB has been crucial in shaping the management of Land Between the Lakes, focusing on public engagement, environmental education, and sustainable use of the area's resources.[6]
External links
References
- ↑ Land Between the Lakes. "Advisory Board". Land Between the Lakes, https://landbetweenthelakes.us/about/working-together/ (accessed February 8, 2025).
- ↑ USDA Forest Service. "About the Forest Service". USDA Forest Service, https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency (accessed February 8, 2025).
- ↑ U.S. Government Publishing Office. "Land Between the Lakes Protection Act of 1998". U.S. Government Publishing Office, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-105publ277/pdf/PLAW-105publ277.pdf (accessed February 8, 2025).
- ↑ Land Between the Lakes. "Partnerships". Land Between the Lakes, https://landbetweenthelakes.us/about/working-together/ (accessed February 8, 2025).
- ↑ Federal Register. "Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board". Federal Register, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/22/2023-05816/land-between-the-lakes-advisory-board (accessed February 8, 2025).
- ↑ U.S. Government Publishing Office. "Land Between the Lakes Protection Act of 1998". U.S. Government Publishing Office, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-105publ277/pdf/PLAW-105publ277.pdf (accessed February 8, 2025).