Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the department is seeking applicants for its NextGen Advisory Council.

The council strives to cultivate a group of members with a broad range of cultures, experiences, and perspectives to inform the agency’s work and advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Council members will aid in creating lasting change and necessary conditions to ensure all Pennsylvanians can connect to public lands, natural resources, recreation, and conservation.

Applications will be accepted through July 31. This council membership is a three-year term, with the option to serve an additional, consecutive term. The council meets the third Tuesdays of January, April, July and October. Meetings are virtual to reduce travel and promote accessibility. Members are expected to participate in at least 75% of meetings.

For questions, email RA-NRDCNREQUITY@pa.gov. Visit DCNR’s website for more information about the NextGen Advisory Council.