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July Invasive Weed of the Month: Tansy Ragwort

Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is an invasive weed with a long and deadly history in the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon, it is designated as a Class B...

From left to right: Jim Johnson, Jan Lee, Roger Fantz, Don Guttridge, Joe Matteo, Joan Zuber

Meet Joe Matteo, Clackamas SWCD Zone 3 Director

Joe Matteo is the Zone 3 Board Director for the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. Matteo is a long-time Clackamas county resident. He currently...

The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine

hr Each spring we welcome the return of abundant flowers and cherish them as they lift our spirits. Unfortunately, some of these beautiful plants have proven...

The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine

hr Each spring we welcome the return of abundant flowers and cherish them as they lift our spirits. Unfortunately, some of these beautiful plants have proven...

The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine

hr Each spring we welcome the return of abundant flowers and cherish them as they lift our spirits. Unfortunately, some of these beautiful plants have proven...

Naughty and Nice for 2018

hr We’ve been making a list, And checking it twice, Now its time to find out Who has been naughty and nice! It is a WeedWise tradition for each of...

Plant Identification: What is that Weed?

hr Do you think you’ve found a noxious weed? Here is how you can get help to identify and report your find! One of the most important aspects in...

A History of Invasive Weed Management in Clackamas County

Clackamas County has a deep seeded connection to Oregon agriculture. Many of Oregon’s earliest agricultural enterprises began in Clackamas County. ...

Request for Proposals: Priority Invasive Weed and Vegetation Management

UPDATE February 26, 2016: This RFP is closed. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is looking for qualified contractors to perform...

Top Ten Tips to Give Weeds the Brush-off

The term “weeds” is commonly used to refer to any undesirable plants, but fails to describe the onslaught of non-native invasive plants we see transforming...

Partners Come Together to Combat Spurge Laurel

The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District’s WeedWise Program recently participated in a Spurge Laurel field tour in cooperation with...

New Video on Healthy Soils now available

Join Clair Klock and NRCS Soil Scientist Cory Owens on All You Need To Know about Healthy Soils! The video was produced for the Clackamas County Soil and Water...

Dense green foliage with tall, upright clusters of small, cream-colored flowers; the plants are growing outdoors with trees and a blue sky in the background.

Invitation to bid issued for weed/vegetation control

The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District has issued an invitation to bid (ITB) for rapid response vegetation restoration and control. ITBs are...

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with rows of houses, green lawns, and tree-lined streets. Roads crisscross through the area, and larger buildings are visible in the background.

Community conservation focus for 2011-2012

The Clackamas County SWCD is very proud to be able to serve citizens throughout Clackamas County. Despite the tough economic conditions we all face, this will...

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