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SACRAMENTO, July 3, 2026 - The California Department of Food and Agriculture and the California Natural Resources Agency are seeking nominations for two qualified individuals to serve on the California Invasive Species Advisory Committee (CISAC).
The CISAC is tasked with providing advice to the Invasive Species Council of California (ISCC) on a broad array of issues related to preventing the introduction of invasive species and providing for their control and/or eradication, as well as minimizing the economic, ecological, and human health impacts that invasive species cause. CISAC members should anticipate meeting at least once quarterly each year but may be required to meet more regularly in some circumstances.
The ISCC represents the highest level of leadership and authority in state government regarding invasive species. Its goal is to promote a consistent approach to invasive species at the state level. The ISCC is co-chaired by the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency. Other members include the secretaries from the following California agencies:
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Environmental Protection Agency
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State Transportation Agency
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Health and Human Services Agency
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Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Prospective nominees of the CISAC should be knowledgeable in and represent one or more of the following communities of interest:
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Biology, Ranchers, Foresters, Farmers, Academics / Researchers, Public Health Specialists, Weed Science, Nematology, Veterinary Medicine, Industry Representatives, Educators, Tribal Government Representatives, Information / Database Managers, Economists, Risk Assessment Analysts, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Public Health / Epidemiology, Federal Government Representatives, County Agricultural Commissioner Representatives, Invasive Species Management Specialists, Persons involved with Global Commerce, Non-Governmental Environmental Representatives, Expertise in Climate Change and Ecosystems, Public Relations Specialists, Lawyers specializing in Invasive Species Policy, Public Member
Members will be selected in order to achieve a balanced representation of viewpoints, so to effectively address invasive species issues under consideration. Membership terms are three years, and no member may serve on the CISAC for more than two consecutive terms.
Members of the CISAC and its subcommittees will serve without pay. However, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services of the CISAC, members, to the extent funding is available, may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence.
Submitting Nominations:
Nominations should be typed and should include the following:
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A brief summary of no more than two pages explaining the nominee's suitability to serve on the CISAC.
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A resume or curriculum vitae.
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At least two letters of reference.
Nominations should be postmarked no later than Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to the following address:
Invasive Species Council of California
Executive Office
1220 N Street, Suite 221
Sacramento, California 95814
For additional information, visit the Invasive Species Council of California's website at: https://www.iscc.ca.gov.
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