CDFA seeking new volunteers for invasive species committee

SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Food and Agriculture and the California Natural Resources Agency are seeking nominations for qualified individuals to serve on the California Invasive Species Advisory Committee, which is tasked with advising the Invasive Species Council of California, the highest level of leadership and authority in state government regarding invasive species issues. The ISCC aims to promote a consistent approach to invasive species policy at the state level.

Prospective nominees of the CISAC should be knowledgeable in and represent one or more of the following communities of interest: biology (including entomology, nematology, plant pathology and similar fields); industry representatives; ranchers and farmers; tribal governments; foresters; academics/researchers; economics; public health/epidemiology; veterinary medicine; lawyers specializing in invasive species policy; county agricultural commission representatives; members of the public.

Members of the CISAC and its subcommittees will serve without pay. No member may serve on the Committee for more than two consecutive terms. All terms will be limited to three years in length.

Nominations should be typed and should include a brief summary of no more than two pages explaining the nominee’s suitability; a resume or curriculum vitae; and at least two letters of reference.

Nominations must be postmarked no later than Dec. 30. Mail nominations to David Pegos, Invasive Species Council of California, Executive Office, 2800 Gateway Oaks Suite 201, Sacramento, CA 95833.

For more information, visit www.iscc.ca.gov. — Special to the

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