January 2020 OISC Meeting Recap
/In case you missed it, here is a quick recap of the most recent Oregon Invasive Species Council meeting held January 28, 2020 in Salem. We had 40 attendees representing 29 organizations. Representation included 6 State Agencies, 5 Federal Agencies, 2 Educational Institutions, 2 Tribes, and others including NGOs, advocacy groups, and individuals.
The meeting included introductions from new and existing Council members, a presentation from Council member Rian Hooff on the OISC’s past and present, updates from Catherine de Rivera (2020 OISC Chair), discussion on finalizing an election timeline & process, Chair & Vice Chair responsibilities, and updates to OISC’s Administrative Rules. Council member Sam Chan and Program Assistant at Oregon Sea Grant, Noelle Moen, gave an update on an opportunity to collaborate with the organizers of the 2021 World Athletics Championship in an effort to prevent the spread of invasive species. The international event will be attended by people from an estimated 190 countries.
Council members and attendees working together during one of the two breakout sessions during the January 2020 OISC meeting.
Two multi-group breakout sessions were also held during the meeting: A Committee breakout session (Communications, Legislative, Education & Outreach, and Governance Committees) and a Working Group breakout session (Strategic Plan Update, Oregon’s Worst List, and Field Days). During these sessions, participants prioritized discussion topics, identified key action items, and mapped out a timeline for achieving these action items in 2020. Highlights of OISC action items for 2020 include:
Reorganize OISC website to make it easier to find resources
Review education grant applications & announce awards
Implement updates to Strategic Action Plan
Schedule Awards for Fall 2020
Assess & update Oregon’s Worst List
And more!