The National Park Service is currently accepting nominations for candidates to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Denali National Park Subsistence Resource Commission. The Subsistence Resource Commission (SRC) provides a venue for local subsistence users to have input into the management of subsistence resources in Denali National Park and Preserve.

The SRC was established by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) and is charged with recommending a program for subsistence hunting in the park. The SRC prepares proposals to change federal subsistence regulations and comments on proposals submitted by others that affect Denali National Park. The nine-member SRC meets twice a year at various locations in or near the park. Commission members serve as volunteers but may be reimbursed for their travel expenses. Initial appointments are typically for three year terms and may be renewed.

One of the positions is appointed by the South Central Regional Advisory Council, and the other is selected by the Department of Interior. In order to be nominated by the South Central Regional Advisory Council, the candidate must be first appointed to the Denali Fish & Game Advisory Committee. Nominees to the SRC should be members of a subsistence residence community or have a permit to engage in subsistence activities within Denali National Park. For more information on the Denali Fish & Game Advisory Committee, contact Jason Rucker at (907) 768-2610.

Anyone interested in an application or additional information for submitting a nomination is asked to contact Subsistence Manager Amy Craver at (907) 683-9544 or amy_craver@nps.gov.