In the spirit of Oregon Weed Awareness Week, we share these words from the Oregon Department of Agriculture. It’s not just a problem for agriculture. Invasive noxious weeds are a threat to Oregon’s […]
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.
Library of Equipment for Weed Control
For most people a trip to their local library means they will check out books, CDs, or DVDs. However, when folks visit the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District library, they end […]
What’s Up With Weeds: May 2014
April showers bring May flowers! May in the Willamette Valley is a time of lush green colors spiced up with various flowers in bloom. Some of those flowers are weeds. So what’s up […]
What’s Up With Weeds: April 2014
April in the Willamette Valley is a spectacular time as winter gives way to sunshine and new plant growth. So what’s up with weeds in the month of April? It’s Garlic mustard time […]
What’s Up With Weeds: March 2014
Prepare for battle March is the time of the year when we start preparing for the season-long battle against weeds. Like an army preparing for war, we make sure that our forces are […]
Top Ten Tips to Give Weeds the Brush-off
The term “weeds” is commonly used to refer to any undesirable plants, but fails to describe the onslaught of non-native invasive plants we see transforming our landscape today. More than just a gardener’s […]
What’s Up With Weeds: January 2014
Weeds: The solution for your resolutions January is the perfect time of the year to reflect on the year that has passed, and plan for the year ahead. Many of us mark the […]
What’s Up With Weeds: December 2013
Deck the Halls! December is the month when our busy lives get busier. The December mad dash of shopping, baking, wrapping, and mailing, ultimately gives way to the holidays spent surrounded by our […]
Request for Proposals: Invasive Weed and Vegetation Management
Priority Invasive Weed and Terrestrial Vegetation Management in Clackamas County The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) is looking for qualified contractors to perform invasive weed control work on multiple project […]