OPRD release - SALEM, Oregon— The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is now seeking four new committee members to serve on the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Committee for four-year volunteer terms starting Jan. 1, 2026.  The nine-member committee evaluates grant proposals for public outdoor recreation projects seeking funding assistance from the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program, a grant program funded by the National Park Service and administered by OPRD.  Open positions include:  Member representing people with disabilities; Member representing the public-at-large; Member representing a historically underrepresented community, or a member representing Tribal Government; Member representing Cities over 15,000 population (Must be employed by a city or professionally associated with a city and have a recommendation from the Oregon Recreation and Park Association or the League of Oregon Cities.)  Those interested in serving must submit a committee interest form by November 24, 2025 at https://oregonstateparks.jotformgov.com/232894854468171.    OPRD will review the interest forms and follow up with potential members for interviews. Committee appointments are subject to confirmation by the OPRD Director.