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Milk Creek Featured in August-September Conservation Actions Report

By Tom Salzer on Nov 3, 2012 in District operations

…water systems, and rain gardens. It’s the end of the season for many weeds, and our WeedWise Program has been exceptionally busy. This program has grown over the past year. Ever hear of […]

Make Those Weeds in Your Yard History!

By Lisa Kilders on Nov 1, 2012 in Weeds, Workshops, education & events

…of Portland, and Samuel Leininger, WeedWise Program Manager for Clackamas SWCD. They will discuss how to identify, eradicate and prevent your common garden weeds. Fall is the perfect time to plan your strategy […]

A Teachable Moment…

By clackswcd on Aug 17, 2012 in Fish and wildlife habitat, Weeds

…address this issue. A poster has been developed to inform teachers and to help initiate a conversation. Teachers can [contactweedwise] to receive a free copy. Invasive species move with people Parrot Feather (Myriophyllum […]

Conservation Actions Report for May 2012

By Tom Salzer on Jun 22, 2012 in District operations

…to deal with manure from their animals. We avert a marital crisis in an urban setting and respond to a flooding problem in a rural setting. Babies have the potential to interrupt our […]

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What’s Up With Weeds: April

By clackswcd on Apr 12, 2012 in Weeds

…up small plants. Please [contactweedwise] if you see gorse! Parrot’s feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum) is a perennial with underground rhizomes that overwinter. Stems emerge in April and May. Removing the entire plant, including root fragments, […]

Partners Come Together to Combat Spurge Laurel

By clackswcd on Apr 8, 2012 in Weeds, Working together

…Control does require multiple years to achieve eradication. The WeedWise Program currently offers free control of this species throughout Clackamas County. If you see Spurge Laurel, or have infestations on your property, please […]

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Springtime is a Great Time to Control Scotch Broom

By Tom Salzer on Mar 24, 2012 in Weeds

Springtime is a great time to control Scotch broom by pulling. Moist soil makes it easier to pluck young broom plants out of the ground. For older, more mature plants, try using a […]

Invitation to bid issued for weed/vegetation control

By clackswcd on May 5, 2011 in District operations, Weeds

The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District has issued an invitation to bid (ITB) for rapid response vegetation restoration and control. ITBs are due June 2, 2011….

District staff

By Tom Salzer on Mar 26, 2011 in Uncategorized

…Scott Eden Conservation Specialist [email protected] (503) 210-6004 Michael Hensley Forest Conservationist [email protected] (503) 998-7026 Jenne Reische Conservation Planning Program Manager [email protected] (503) 210-6011 WeedWise Department Sam Leininger WeedWise Program Manager Monte Mattsson WeedWise […]