Positions Open for 5 At-Large Board Members and 3 Officers

OkIPC is electing new leaders to serve on the Oklahoma Invasive Plant Council Board.

During the upcoming election we will be voting for 5 At-Large Board Members, President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer.

The Nomination committee has put forth a slate of nominees for these positions. Please view the list of nominees and their short biographical statements on the OkIPC website. In addition to these nomination, there will be an option for write-in candidates.

Elections for these positions will be conducted electronically January 8-19.

Slate of Nominees

Natives First Supporter

The OKIPC has joined a broad-based coalition who are helping promote the native vegetation in the upcoming Farm Bill.

The USDA traditionally relies heavily on non-native plants for soil and water conservation. While some are effective, exotic plants generally provide poor habitat for many declining species of grassland wildlife. Native plants not only provide equal or superior benefits for soil conservation, water quality, carbon sequestration and forage, but also can provide excellent habitat for many declining birds and pollinators.

OkIPC joined the Natives First Coalition to demonstrate a unified message about the importance of a native vegetation standard for Farm Bill programs.

Read more about this effort and download factsheets on the importance of native vegetation. Natives First

Register now for the annual gathering of state natural resource professionals and students! February 21-24, 2018 will be the 4th annual Oklahoma Natural Resources Conference in Tulsa.

OkIPC is organizing an invasive species symposium to highlight exceptional work, both research and management, on invasive species in the state.

We will also be awarding student presentation prizes for both oral and poster entries.

OK Invasive News is the eNewsletter of the Oklahoma Invasive Plant Council.