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 seeing the horrifying footage 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 Coordinator for the 4-County CWMA and Columbia […]
Join the WeedWise Team!
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. […]
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 spread of invasive weeds. Summer […]
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. Everyone can begin taking steps to combat […]
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 billion in personal income losses a year from degraded lands and […]
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 in forests. Now is a great […]
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 be aggressive and ultimately highly unwanted. Look […]
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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 National Forest. Your interest in exploring natural […]
