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. About the position […]
Archive | Weeds
Detecting, controlling, and eradicating invasive plants are topics captured in the Weeds category. Invaders affect wildlife and crop production. In some cases they pose health risks to people and animals.
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 […]
Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week
Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week May 15-21, 2016
Call for Citizen Scientists!
The Pacific Northwest Invasive Plant Council, a non-profit conservation organization, is hosting two FREE workshops to train citizens to identify important invasive plants. Join a regional volunteer effort to detect and eradicate invasive plant species! In […]
