Natural Areas Program Advisory Committee: NAPAC

NAPAC 2012 Committee Member Application

Advisory Committee Member applications are now being accepted for this Committee.

The Arizona State Parks Board appoints members of the volunteer Natural Areas Program Advisory Committee (NAPAC).  In addition to seven at-large members, an ex-officio member represents Arizona State Parks. The NAPAC provides scientific expertise in an advisory capacity to the Arizona State Parks Board in the expenditure of monies for the purpose of acquisition of lands with natural values, and on the management and operation of state natural areas (San Rafael, Sonoita Creek, Verde River Greenway).

The NAPAC’s recommendations are governed by: the Arizona Heritage Initiative, A.R.S. § 41-501 et seq. and Board-approved Natural Areas Program Criteria and Guidelines and Charge to the Committee. NAPAC (and/or its subcommittees) may meet as often as once a month in various locations around the state. Varying amounts of pre-meeting preparation are required.

Nominees must be Arizona residents, and no more than three NAPAC members may simultaneously reside in the same county. NAPAC members must demonstrate qualifications and scientific expertise in the fields of botany, ecology, hydrology, zoology, wildlife biology, preserve management or other relevant subjects or be actively involved in the conservation scientific, or natural preservation fields.

At present, the committee is seeking to fill three (3) positions that will be vacant by March 21, 2012.  There are no other limitations or requirements for filling the vacancies.

Download NAPAC Committee Member Application PDF ( 67 KB PDF) or Word Doc ( 31 KB DOC)