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 National Forest. Your interest in exploring natural areas and observational […]
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December Weed of the Month: Invasive Holly
December is the month when many people deck the halls with boughs of holly. Sadly, invasive holly can spread, harming native plant and animal communities. Reflecting many old traditions, holly branches are still hung today, coiled […]
November Weed of the Month: Tool Care and a Weed Primer
By the time November rolls around, the rains of winter have returned to the Northwest. The wet rains and cool weather of November also signals the start of the winter armistice with the weeds. Apart from […]
October Weed of the Month: Blackberry
October is the perfect time to manage blackberry on your property. This article explains the mechanical, chemical, and cultural controls needed to eradicate this invasive.
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 submitted to the District no later than 4:30 PM on Oct 14, 2016.
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 Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project Mitigation and Enhancement Fund. This award adds to the other contributions from […]
Tansy Ragwort Poisons Livestock and Neighborly Relationships!
Tansy ragwort has long tormented hay producers and rural landowners who graze livestock. Horses and cows are especially susceptible to this poisonous weed. In open fields, grazing animals will generally avoid eating tansy ragwort, but in […]
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 invasive weed control, and restoration planting on multiple project sites within Clackamas County. […]
