Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a wide-spread invasive weed found in all parts of Clackamas County. Unlike the many native thistles found in Oregon, Canada thistle can quickly overrun an area and displace […]
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.
It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week!
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 25 -March 1, 2019) kicks off today! Once a year, folks from around the country take a full week to consider the many impacts that non-native invasive […]
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: The WeedWise Specialist is a full-time, at-will […]
February Invasive Weed of the Month: Scotch Broom
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 […]
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 seeing the horrifying footage of […]
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 perform invasive weed control, and restoration planting on multiple project […]
January Invasive Weed of the Month: English Ivy
English ivy (Hedera helix) may conjure up images of cozy, country cottages, but don’t be deceived. This invasive weed can destroy buildings, poison pets, and topple trees. The very characteristics that made it […]
December Invasive Weed of the Month: English Holly
English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a popular evergreen frequently noticed during the month of December when festive decorators “deck the halls with boughs of holly”. For many people, the shiny, dark green leaves […]
November Invasive Weed of the Month: Spurge Laurel
Spurge laurel (Daphne laureola) is neither a spurge nor a laurel, but rather an invasive plant in the Daphne family. This perennial plant has poisonous berries, spreads aggressively in our native forests, and […]
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 […]
October Invasive Weed of the Month: Himalayan Blackberry
Himalayan blackberry (Rubus bifrons) tantalizes us with its sweet fruits in the summer and tortures us with its prickly vines all year long. Also known as Armenian Blackberry, this wide-spread and aggressive weed […]
