Woody Weeds of Clackamas County

A comprehensive field guide to the Woody Weeds of Clackamas County The WeedWise Program is pleased to announce a new publication entitled, Woody Weeds of...

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Spring Gardening Tips for Pollinators and Weed Management

Spring is officially here and farmers and home gardeners are itching to get to work outside.   In celebration of warmer, sunny days, we offer some...

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District Welcomes New Staff Member Courtney Gattuso

The Clackamas SWCD is pleased to announce our newest staff member Courtney Gattuso!  Courtney joins our team as a WeedWise Specialist and as the new shared...

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American Pokeweed in Clackamas County

hr American Pokeweed The WeedWise program recently received a report of a new invasive weed in our area known as American pokeweed (Phytolacca americana). This...

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Clean Your Boots After You Hike!

Clean your boots after you hike.  And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too.  Give them a quick check before you hike as well and help to prevent the...

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Lolo Pass Hawkweed Control

hr The WeedWise program was proud to participate recently in an effort to control invasive orange hawkweed and meadow hawkweed along Lolo Pass Rd in the upper...

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Local Partners Join to Fight Invasive Weeds

Invasive weeds currently cost Oregonians millions of dollars each year. One recent estimate indicates that without intervention these will increase to $1.8...

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Invasive Scotch Broom is Blooming – Get Out and Pull!

Scotch broom is a wide-spread invasive weed in our community. You have probably noticed large stands of it along our rural roads and highways, in pastures and...

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Before and After: Blessed Milkthistle Management One Year Later

hr What a difference a year makes It was one year ago that we reported a large infestation of milkthistle (Silybum marianum) growing in a twenty-acre horse...

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Clean Your Boots After Your Hike!

Summer is upon us and that means Oregonians will be out in force, visiting the many wonderful parks and recreation areas for which our state is so famous. ...

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Citizen Science Detection and Reporting of Invasive Plants Workshop

Calling all outdoor explorers!  Here is a terrific opportunity to engage in citizen science to help us identify and report invasive weeds in the Mt. Hood...

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The new thistle you don’t want on your property!

hr We have plenty of thistles growing in our area and landowners across the region are working hard to combat these prickly invaders.  While most of the...

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The District’s Natural Resource Priorities

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has four top priorities when addressing conservation needs in Clackamas County: water, wildlife, weeds, and...

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Clackamas River Invasive Species Partnership Project Moves Forward

The Clackamas River Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) was recently awarded funds totaling $431,250 from Portland General Electric (PGE) through the...

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Purge the surge in spurge!

This past season we have seen a rise in the number of Oblong spurge (Euphorbia oblongata) sites appearing in Clackamas County.  Oblong spurge is a class A...

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Garlic Mustard BMP Now Available

The WeedWise Program has finalized Best Management Practices for controlling Garlic mustard. Check out this comprehensive guide today. button...

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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. ...

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Annual 4-County CWMA Pull Together Shares the Latest on Invasive Weeds

Registration for the 2016 Annual Pull-Together event is open!  Each year, land managers, field workers, contractors, and invasive weed professionals gather...

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New Partnership Tackles Costly Invasive Weeds on Clackamas River

Invasive weeds cost Oregon residents millions of dollars each year, but a new effort is now underway to control invasive weeds along the Clackamas River. This...

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Are Invasive Blackberries Haunting Your Property?

The beautiful autumn leaves with their reds and golds are a stark contrast to the thorny invasive blackberries looming at the edge of your field or backyard. ...

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Wildflowers and Native Plants – Not Always the Same

Wildflowers come in all shapes and sizes, from small plants with delicate blossoms, to large plants with sturdy flowers.  Some wildflowers have foliage with...

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Invasive Weeds Arrive Early This Year

Has the warm winter weather caught you off guard? It is easy to be distracted by the beautiful spring flowers that are gracing the landscape, but this warm...

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Himalayan Blackberry BMP Now Available

The WeedWise Program has finalized Best Management Practices for controlling Himalayan blackberry.  Check out this comprehensive guide today. button...

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English ivy

English Ivy BMP Now Available

The WeedWise Program has finalized Best Management Practices for controlling English ivy. Check out this comprehensive guide today. button...

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