Celebrate Native Plant Appreciation Week!

Native Plant Appreciation Week is April 25-May 1, 2021.  This annual celebration provides an opportunity to reflect on why it is essential to control invasive...

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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...

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The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine

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 to...

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Manage Weeds with our Weed Tool Library!

The Clackamas Soil and Water District WeedWise Program has a Weed Tool Library.  This free resource includes shrub and tree removal tools and lake rakes...

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Explore our Woody Weed Guide

Woody Weeds of Clackamas County People who work with or manage invasive weeds on their property will be happy to check out a recent WeedWise publication...

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Protect Your Forest From Fire

Forest fires are currently raging along the West Coast.  Here in Clackamas County, when this time of year rolls around, we cross our fingers, hoping wildfires...

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You can print this Clean Your Boots poster using the link below.

Going Hiking? Clean Your Boots!

As you head out for some well deserved exercise or restorative time in nature, remember to clean your boots before and after you hike.  And your sneakers,...

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Oregon (and National) Invasive Species Awareness Week Part 2

What’s better that one National Invasive Species Awareness Week for 2020?  How about two? National Invasive Species Awareness Week Part 2 (May 16...

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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...

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The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine

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 to...

Read More The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine

Weed Tool Library

The Clackamas Soil and Water District WeedWise Program has a Weed Tool Library which includes many excellent brands of shrub and tree removal tools and lake...

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You can print this Clean Your Boots poster using the link below.

Clean Your Boots to Protect Our Forests

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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It’s Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week!

May 19 – 25, 2019 has been declared Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week! Springtime is an ideal time of the year to reflect on the invasive weeds...

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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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The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine

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 to...

Read More The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine

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...

Read More The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine

Job Announcement: WeedWise Program Specialist

We are seeking a WeedWise Program Specialist Closing Date: All materials must be submitted to the District no later than 4:30 PM on March 8, 2019. Position: ...

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Reduce the Risk of Wildfire On Your Property

Part of the beauty of the Pacific Northwest is the lush forested land that surrounds our homes and communities. This beauty is fragile, as we have learned from...

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Request for Proposals: Priority Invasive Weed and Vegetation Management

UPDATE:  The open period for this announcement has closed. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is looking for qualified contractors to...

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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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Join the WeedWise Team!

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District seeks qualified candidates for a WeedWise Program specialist position. All applications materials must be...

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You can print this Clean Your Boots poster using the link below.

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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10 Ways to Celebrate Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week!

May 13-19 has been declared Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week! This is an ideal time of the year to reflect on the invasive weeds impacting Oregon. ...

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