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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Its National Invasive Species Awareness Week!

hr National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 25 -March 1, 2018) kicks off today! Once a year, folks around the country take a full week to consider...

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Join the WeedWise Team!

hr highlightUPDATE:  This position announcement has closed.  /highlight We are now accepting applications for a WeedWise Specialist Closing Date: All...

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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

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

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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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Happy Trails Jeff Lesh!

hr We rarely have an opportunity to bid farewell to a WeedWise team member, but this week we say goodbye to long-time WeedWise Specialist Jeff Lesh as he...

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Year in Review: A WeedWise Annual Report 2018

hr We are celebrating another year in the books! With the new year rapidly approaching, we wanted to take a moment to stop and reflect on our many...

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Naughty and Nice for 2018

hr We’ve been making a list, And checking it twice, Now its time to find out Who has been naughty and nice! It is a WeedWise tradition for each of...

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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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Welcome Courtney!

hr We are very pleased to welcome the newest member of the WeedWise team! The WeedWise program is pleased to announce our newest staff member Courtney...

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Tansy Ragwort Poisons Livestock and Neighborly Relationships!

Tansy ragwort has long tormented rural landowners who graze livestock. Horses and cows are especially susceptible to this poisonous weed. In open fields,...

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Join the WeedWise Team!

hr UPDATE:  This position has been filled and we are not accepting applications at this time. hr We are now accepting applications for a WeedWise Specialist...

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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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A Fond Farewell: Sarah Hamilton

hr It isn’t often that we lose a WeedWise team member, but this week we bid a fond farewell to WeedWise Specialist and CWMA Coordinator, Sarah Hamilton....

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Its National Invasive Species Awareness Week!

hr National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 26 -March 2, 2018) kicks off today! Once a year, folks around the country take a full week to consider...

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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

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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Common Reed: How a Rooster Gave us Something to Crow About

hr It isn’t everyday that a weed manager feels the need to trade in their work boots for a day spent surrounded by home decor and scented candles. ...

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Year in Review: A WeedWise Annual Report

Another year in the books With the new year approaching, it is always good to take a moment to stop and reflect on our many accomplishments and challenges over...

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