(1) Pursuant to ORS § 352.372, there is created the Center for Lakes and Reservoirs, to be administered by Portland State University.

(2) The purpose of the Center for Lakes and Reservoirs is to assist state and federal agencies in researching and mitigating nonindigenous, invasive aquatic species in this state and to work with communities in developing effective management of lakes and reservoirs. [Formerly 352.207]