SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed Program is looking for people that are residents of Oregon, with an interest in noxious weeds and protecting Oregon’s natural resources and agricultural economy. It is a four year term board position. The Oregon State Weed Board meets twice a year usually in the summer and in February for Oregon State Weed Board Grant reviews, grant awards, and updates in the state weed list.
Current openings:
- Two-Â Weed Board positions for a resident of the state west of the Cascade Mountains.
- One-Â Weed Board position for a resident of the state east of the Cascade Mountains.
The Oregon State Weed Board was created within the State Department of Agriculture. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Director of Agriculture per ORS 569.600 to 560.620. This seven-member board represents noxious weed control interests from across the state. The primary mission of the board is to guide statewide noxious weed control priorities and to award noxious weed control grants from OWEB lottery funds. The board also develops and maintains the state noxious weed list.
If you are interested in protecting Oregon’s Natural resources and want to be considered for a board position. Please submit an Oregon State Weed Board Position Interest Form.
Applications must be turned in to Tristen.BERG@oda.oregon.gov by November 30, 2022.
Oregon State Weed Board Interest Form
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