NOMINATIONS FOR 2026-2027 TERM CLOSE NOVEMBER 1, 2025

The Oregon Invasive Species Council: Appointed Member Seats

2026-2027 Openings:

  • Representing an Organization or Association that advocates on behalf of private industry

  • Representing an entity in Gilliam, Hood River, Jefferson, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, or Wheeler Counties

  • Representing an entity in Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Harney, Klamath, Lake, or Malheur Counties 

  • Representing an entity in Benton, Lane, Linn, Marion, or Polk Counties

Invasive species have the potential to devastate Oregon’s infrastructure, economy, and natural resources. The Oregon Invasive Species Council (OISC) serves as a catalyst for a collaborative effort to protect Oregon from invasive species across its network of members, comprising state and public agencies, tribes, researchers, land managers, industry leaders, educators, and the public. Strong nominees will have experience or expertise in invasive species prevention, control, or management, 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 facilitated by the OISC through meetings, committees, events, and regular communication. Council members are expected to participate in approximately four meetings per year, depending on the meeting format (in-person or by teleconference). Multi-day meetings may possibly be one or two times a year. Council members can designate an alternate for quorum purposes if they are unable to 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 they may be reimbursed for travel expenses associated with attending Council meetings, as the budget allows. 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 open from September to November 1st for four positions serving the 2026 - 2027 term

The Council will vote on new members at its meeting on December 2nd in Salem and welcome the new appointees at its Winter 2026 meeting.