Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee to host virtual meeting May 5

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund (OCRF) Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet virtually on Tuesday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Members of the public who are interested in participating in the meeting should contact odfw.ocrf@state.or.us for instructions on how to attend. The Committee’s agenda will focus on committee operating procedures, hearing testimony from conservation and recreation organizations and an update on the OCRF fundraising event. The Fund is a new way for Oregonians to support projects that protect and enhance the species and habitats identified in the Oregon Conservation Strategy and create new opportunities for wildlife watching, urban conservation, community science and other wildlife-associated recreation. Donations to the fund can be made by visiting myOWF.org/OCRF. For more information about the Advisory Committee and the Conservation and Recreation Fund: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy/OCRF/committee.asp