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 WeedWise Specialist in early March 2023. He […]
Tag Archives | invasive weeds
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 available for use in your weed control project. […]
Clean Your Boots to Protect Our Natural Areas
Clean your boots! And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too. Give them a quick check before and after you hike to prevent the spread of invasive weeds. Warmer weather is finally here and […]
Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week, May 15 – 21
This week is Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week. Spread the word — not the weeds! Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week is an opportunity for all Oregonians to learn how invasive, noxious weeds hurt […]
Horse Pasture Management: Broadleaf Weeds
Do you have broadleaf weeds in your horse pasture? Of course you do! “Broadleaf” is a term used for a group of plants that have leaves that do not look like grass. When […]
Tree-of-Heaven Isn’t “Heavenly”
If you start looking around Clackamas County, it won’t take you long to find the invasive tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima). This state-listed noxious weed is increasingly common in many of our urban areas where […]
Clean Your Boots to Protect Our Natural Areas
Clean your boots! And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too. Give them a quick check before and after you hike to prevent the spread of invasive weeds. Summer is here and that means […]
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 entitled, Woody Weeds of Clackamas County. This […]
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, sandals, and flip-flops too. It’s a […]
