Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) announced the appointment of public lands ranchers to new leadership positions in PLC policy committees. These individuals will guide conversations that develop grassroots policies aimed at strengthening federal lands management and multiple use policy that recognizes the important role livestock grazing continues to play in Western communities.
“Our committee leaders are tasked with being the pulse of the ranching and grazing community. From local community gatherings to meetings in the Capitol, these leader take critical time away from their operations to work for the future of our industry,” said PLC President and Colorado rancher Tim Canterbury. “I am proud to announce these new leaders that have already shown over the course of their ranching careers that they are willing to stand up and fight for our industry. I am looking forward to working with them over the next two years and beyond.”
The announcement also included a restructuring of PLC policy committees to be responsive to developing needs of public lands policy. The incoming policy committee Chairs and Vice Chairs of PLC committees include:
Grazing
- Chair: Brian DeGanahl (AZ)
- Vice Chair: Ty Checketts (WY)
Wildlife
- Chair: Jeff Dawson (WA)
- Vice Chair: John O’Keeffe (OR)
Multiple Use
- Chair: Perri Jacobs (MT)
- Vice Chair: Bronson Corn (NM)
Industry Issues
- Chair: Nate Thompson (UT)
- Vice Chair: Dave Daley (CA)
“Our advocacy efforts in D.C. are guided by our policy book and the volunteer leaders who write it. Being part of this grassroots policy process is no easy job, and these committee leaders will be serving during an especially busy time for federal lands ranching policymaking,” said PLC Executive Director Kaitlynn Glover. “We have a lot to get done during their term. From reforming the Endangered Species Act, to increasing wildfire prevention efforts, our policy leaders will continue to ensure permittees’ perspectives are front and center in these policy debates.”
