DHS news release

Oct. 5, 2007

Program contact: Inez Andrus 503-947-5168
Media contact: Patricia Feeny 503-945-6955

Meeting notice: State wilderness program advisory board

What: Outdoor Youth Program Advisory Board Meeting

When: 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17

Where: Oregon Marine Board
435 Commercial St. NE
Salem

Details: Agenda includes the introduction of a new board member and discussion of bylaws.

In 2001, the Oregon Legislature passed a law requiring that wilderness youth programs be licensed by the State of Oregon. The six-member Outdoor Youth Program Advisory Board advises DHS as it monitors the activity of wilderness programs in Oregon.

Minutes of previous meetings and a list of board members are available at the Outdoor Youth Program Web site.