May is Native Plant Appreciation Month!

We’re celebrating Native Plant Month in May and you should too!  Below are a few terrific reasons why native plants are the best choice for your...

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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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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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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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It’s Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week!

May 14-20 has been declared Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week! Take the opportunity this week to reflect on the invasive weeds impacting Oregon and begin...

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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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District Seeks WeedWise Specialist for Term Project

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

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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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Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week

Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week May 15-21, 2016...

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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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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...

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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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