May’s Weed of the Month: Orange Hawkweed

Orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) is a relatively new invasive weed in Clackamas County and we are working to keep it from becoming a common problem for...

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Focus on Staff: Bee Sinichko, WeedWise Specialist

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to announce a new staff member, Bee Sinichko.  Sinichko joins our organization as a WeedWise...

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Focus on Staff: Monte Mattsson, WeedWise Specialist

We are pleased to welcome Monte Mattsson as the newest member of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District.   Mattsson joined the District as a new...

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April’s Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard

Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an increasingly invasive weed in our community.  Native to central and western Europe, this fast-growing plant commonly...

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Welcome Monte!

We are pleased to welcome Monte Mattsson as the newest member of the WeedWise Program.   Monte joined our team as a new WeedWise Specialist, in early March...

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Welcome Bee!

hr We are very pleased to welcome the newest member of the WeedWise team! The WeedWise program is pleased to announce our newest staff member Bee Sinichko! ...

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Year in Review: A WeedWise Annual Report 2022

  We are celebrating another year in the books! With the new year rapidly approaching, we wanted to take a moment to stop and reflect on our many...

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A New Adventure for Lindsey Karr!

After 6 years of serving the Clackamas River, we bid a fond farewell to WeedWise Specialist and CRISP Coordinator,  Lindsey Karr. Lindsey joined the WeedWise...

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Happy Trails Courtney Gattuso!

hr It is with a heavy heart, that after 4 years we bid a fond farewell to WeedWise Specialist and CWMA Coordinator, Courtney Gattuso. Courtney has recently...

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Staff Spotlight: Courtney Gattuso, WeedWise Specialist & CWMA Coordinator

hr Get to know the WeedWise program, through our people! The success of the WeedWise program is in great part due to the hard work and dedication of our...

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Staff Spotlight: Justin Cooley, WeedWise Specialist

 hr Get to know the WeedWise program, through our people! The success of the WeedWise program is in great part due to the hard work and dedication of our...

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July’s 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 invasive...

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It is National Pollinator Week!

It is National Pollinator Week! June 20-26, 2022 has been designated as National Pollinator Week in Oregon and across the country!  Join the WeedWise program...

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Got Mail?

Did you recently receive a letter in the mail from the WeedWise program? The WeedWise Program is preparing for another season of priority weed control, and we...

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10 Ways to Celebrate Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week!

May 15-21 is the week that we celebrate Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week! This is the one week of the year to reflect on the invasive weeds impacting Oregon...

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Staff Spotlight: Samuel Leininger, WeedWise Manager

 hr Get to know the WeedWise program, through our people! The success of the WeedWise program is in great part due to the hard work and dedication of our...

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May’s Weed of the Month: Orange Hawkweed

Orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) is a relatively new invasive weed in Clackamas County and we are working to keep it from becoming a common problem for...

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Happy Earth Day!

Earth Day is April 22, 2022! Earth Day provides a great opportunity to reflect on the planet we all love and share.  One of the biggest threats to our natural...

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Staff Spotlight: Lindsey Karr, WeedWise Specialist

hr Get to know the WeedWise program, through our people! The success of the WeedWise program is in great part due to the hard work and dedication of our...

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It’s Native Plant Appreciation Month!

hr Let’s Celebrate! Here at the WeedWise program, we are in the business of preventing and controlling invasive weeds.  As anyone that spends much time...

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Recently discovered organic herbicide shown to be safe and effective against nearly all invasive weeds!  

hr Invasive weeds can be extremely damaging and pose a real threat to the social, economic, and ecological health of our communities.  One important tool for...

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Year in Review: A WeedWise Annual Report 2021

hr We are celebrating another year in the books! This past year is certainly one that none of us will soon forget. A year shaped by a global pandemic, social...

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Naughty and Nice for 2021

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...

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Request for Proposals: Priority Invasive Weed and Vegetation Management

hr The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is looking for qualified contractors to perform invasive weed control, and restoration planting...

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