County seeks volunteers for Noxious Weed Advisory Board

Deschutes County is looking for residents with an interest in or knowledge of noxious weeds to serve on the Noxious Weed Advisory Board.

The Noxious Weed Board is an advisory committee to the Board of County Commissioners that:

• Identifies and prioritizes issues to be addressed by the County’s noxious weed program,
• Supports and advises the County Commission and County staff on noxious weeds, and
• Develops and assists with a noxious weed outreach and education program.

The Noxious Weed Advisory Board is comprised of a minimum of seven members who represent a variety of interests, including recreation and tourism, agriculture, public land managers, conservation groups, municipalities, landowners and homeowners. 

Committee members are asked to serve a three-year volunteer term and are not reimbursed for their time. The Board meets on the second Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the fall, winter and spring. If necessary, additional subcommittee meetings may be scheduled.

To apply, please visit http://bit.ly/DCNoxiousWeeds. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6.

For more information about the Deschutes County Noxious Weed Advisory Board application process, please contact Deschutes County Forester Ed Keith at (541) 322-7117 or email ed.keith@deschutes.org.