Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week May 15-21, 2016
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.
Annual 4-County CWMA Pull Together Shares the Latest on Invasive Weeds
Registration for the 2016 Annual Pull-Together event is open! Each year, land managers, field workers, contractors, and invasive weed professionals gather together to learn about new invasive plants, new treatments, and all the […]
New Partnership Tackles Costly Invasive Weeds on Clackamas River
Invasive weeds cost Oregon residents millions of dollars each year, but a new effort is now underway to control invasive weeds along the Clackamas River. This effort is spearheaded by the newly formed […]
Are Invasive Blackberries Haunting Your Property?
The beautiful autumn leaves with their reds and golds are a stark contrast to the thorny invasive blackberries looming at the edge of your field or backyard. Do not let those sweet summer […]
Wildflowers and Native Plants – Not Always the Same
Wildflowers come in all shapes and sizes, from small plants with delicate blossoms, to large plants with sturdy flowers. Some wildflowers have foliage with barely noticeable flowers! Each are beautiful in their own […]
Invasive Weeds Arrive Early This Year
Has the warm winter weather caught you off guard? It is easy to be distracted by the beautiful spring flowers that are gracing the landscape, but this warm weather is also causing invasive […]
Welcome, Sarah Hamilton!
We are happy to announce that Sarah Hamilton has recently joined the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District staff. Sarah takes on several new roles within the District. She is our new […]
Job Announcement: WeedWise Program Specialist/CWMA Coordinator
We are seeking a WeedWise Program Specialist/Cooperative Weed Management Area Coordinator Closing Date: All materials must be submitted to the District no later than 4:30 PM on June 24, 2014. Position: The WeedWise […]
Oregon Weed Awareness Week 2014
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 […]
