SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) today announced the appointment of 12 members to its inaugural Scientific Prioritization and Review Committee (SPARC) and 18 members to the Sustainable Pest Management Advisory Committee.
“DPR is thrilled to onboard such a remarkable group of committee members to support our work to continuously evaluate and mitigate pesticides and to effectively foster sustainable pest management approaches across the state,” said DPR Director Karen Morrison. “The breadth of expertise represented – from scientific and academic fields to public health, agriculture, community and environmental protection – will enhance DPR’s ongoing commitment to making decisions that are informed, inclusive, and grounded in the best available information to protect California’s people and environment.”
Both committees will host meetings that will be open to the public, with dates and information posted on DPR’s website in advance:
- Scientific Prioritization and Review Committee (SPARC)
- Sustainable Pest Management (SPM) Advisory Committee
Read the full press release here.