NOMINATIONS FOR 2025 ARE NOW OPEN

The Oregon Invasive Species Council: 10 Appointed Member Seats

Invasive species have the potential to devastate Oregon’s infrastructure, economy, and natural resources that Oregonians hold dear. The Oregon Invasive Species Council (OISC) acts as a catalyst for the collaborative effort to protect Oregon from invasive species across the network of its members, including state and public agencies, tribes, researchers, land managers, industry leaders, educators, and public members. Strong council member nominees will have experience or expertise in invasive species prevention or control and/or specialize in a related area of interest.

Council members’ primary role is to support the advancement of Oregon’s Statewide Strategic Plan for Invasive Species. Members benefit from the multi-agency communication and collaboration that the OISC provides through meetings, committees, events, and communication. Council members are expected to participate in approximately four meetings annually, depending on the format (in person or by teleconference). Multi-day meetings may possibly be one or two times a year. Council members can designate an alternate if they cannot attend a meeting.

Additionally, Council members must serve on at least one committee or working group and support communication with and/or convening other interested groups to contribute to Council activities. Council members are not paid but may be reimbursed for travel expenses associated with attending Council meetings. Membership is limited to two consecutive two-year terms. Please fill out the online nomination form linked above. Complete nominations should include the submission of the following information: 

  1. The individual’s name, title, phone, email, and mailing address (self-nominations are accepted) and the member seat(s) of interest.

  2. A brief description of the nominee’s qualifications.

  3. A statement from the nominee that explains their interest, relative experience, and contributions they are willing to make to the Council.

  4. Letters of support for the nominee are highly encouraged.

Nominations are open for 2025

The Council will welcome the new appointees at its first meeting in 2025.