The Oregon Invasive Species Council

About the Council

In 2001, the Oregon Legislature established the Oregon Invasive Species Council (“OISC” or “Council”) to conduct a comprehensive and coordinated effort to prevent, detect, control and eliminate invasive species harming the region’s economy, health, and natural resources. The Council’s governing statute also acknowledges the robust network of stakeholders that helps with the work of the Council: “The Invasive Species Council has a strong network of local, state, federal, tribal and private entities that actively and cooperatively combat the threat posed by harmful invasive species.” ORS 570.750(4). The responsibilities of the Council set forth in ORS 570.755 include:

Maintaining an invasive species reporting hotline
Educating the public about invasive species
Developing a statewide plan for invasive species
Providing a grant or loan program for eradication of invasive species

2024 Appointed Voting Members

Shon Schooler, PhD
South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (SSNERR)
(Representing an entity in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, or Josephine Counties with the purpose of responding to invasive species concerns)
term expires 2024

Brian Clapp
Union County Weed Control
(Representing an entity in Gilliam, Hood River, Jefferson, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, or Wheeler Counties with the purpose of responding to invasive species concerns)
term expires 2025

Chuck Fisk
F5 Wildlife Control
(Representing an entity in Benton, Lane, Linn, Marion, or Polk Counties with the purpose of responding to invasive species concerns)
term expires 2025

Tim Butler
(Representing the public)
term expires 2025

Tiffany Monroe
Oregonians for Food & Shelter
(Representing an Organization or Association that advocates on behalf of private industry)
term expires 2025

Jared Kerr
Bengard Ranch
(Representing an entity in Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Harney, Klamath, Lake, or Malheur Counties with the purpose of responding to invasive species concerns)
term expires 2025

Annaliese Ramthun
Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde
(Representing a Native American or Indian tribe or association of tribes)
term expires 2025

Michelle Delepine, Appointed Member Vice-Chair
West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
(Representing an entity in Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, or Yamhill Counties with the purpose of responding to invasive species concerns)
term expires 2025

Nathan Gehres
Applegate Partnership and Watershed Council
(Representing an organization or association with the purpose of advocating environmental stewardship)
term expires 2024

Christer LaBrecque
Tillamook Estuaries Partnership
(Representing an entity in Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln, or Tillamook Counties with the purpose of responding to invasive species concerns)
term expires 2024