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Травень - місяць обізнаності про лісові пожежі

Part of the beauty of the Pacific Northwest is the lush forested land that surrounds our homes and communities. This beauty is fragile, however, as we have...

Читати далі Травень - місяць обізнаності про лісові пожежі

У штаті Орегон триває Тиждень обізнаності про інвазивні види!

This week is Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week.  Spread the word — not the weeds! Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week is an opportunity for all...

Читати далі У штаті Орегон триває Тиждень інформування про інвазивні види!

Самуель Лейнінгер у капелюсі на фоні зеленого пейзажу

Персонал в центрі уваги: Самуель Лейнінгер, менеджер WeedWise

 hr Get to know the WeedWise program, through our people! The success of the WeedWise program is in great part due to the hard work and dedication of our...

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Травневий інвазійний бур'ян місяця: Помаранчевий яструб

Don’t let the attractive flowers of orange hawkweed fool you! Orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) is a fairly new invasive weed in Clackamas County....

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Weedwise crew members

Welcome Hayden and Sam!

hr We are very pleased to welcome two new members of the WeedWise team. This month, the WeedWise program welcomes Hayden Jorde and Samantha Kelly as our newest...

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Польовий день боротьби з лісовими бур'янами

Join Clackamas SWCD’s Justin Cooley at Hopkins Demonstration Forest in Beavercreek, Oregon on Субота, Квітень 12, 2025 for a Forest Weed Management Field...

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Its National Invasive Species Awareness Week!

hr National Invasive Species Awareness Week (Лютий 24-28, 2025) kicks off today! Each year, folks around the country take a week to consider the many...

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Weed tools

Weed Tool Library is Open for Business!

The Clackamas Soil and Water District has a Weed Tool Library.  This free resource includes 17 different shrub and tree removal tools and lake rakes available...

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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...

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We Are Hiring for Multiple Seasonal Positions!

hr We are now accepting applications for multiple seasonal WeedWise Technicians The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking qualified...

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We are Hiring for Multiple WeedWise Technicians!

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for multiple WeedWise Technicians to support program efforts in the Mt Hood...

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Січень 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...

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Year in Review: A WeedWise Annual Report 2024

hr We are celebrating another year in the books! With the new year upon us, we want to take a moment to stop and reflect on our many accomplishments and...

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Green leaves and red berries of English holly

Грудень Invasive Weed of the Month: English Holly

Green leaves and red berries of English holly English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a popular evergreen frequently noticed during the month of Грудень.  Festive...

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WeedWise Technician Spotlight: Hayden Jorde

hr My name is Hayden Jorde and I am a WeedWise Technician. I am originally from the southwest and I have spent much of my career working outdoors. To me,...

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Request for Proposals: Priority Invasive Weed and Vegetation Management

hr The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is looking for qualified contractors to perform invasive weed control and restoration planting on...

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Листопад 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...

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Close up of Himalayan blackberry flower.

Жовтень 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...

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Вересень Invasive Weed of the Month: Japanese Knotweed

Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) has been called a “botanical bully” and “the alien shrub that can’t be stopped.” It is considered...

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Серпень Invasive Weed of the Month: Puncturevine

Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris) is aptly named! This invasive weed has spiny seed heads on it that can easily puncture a bike tire, inflatable raft, animal...

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Tansy Ragwort Poisons Livestock and Neighborly Relationships!

Tansy ragwort has long tormented rural landowners who graze livestock. Horses and cows are especially susceptible to this poisonous weed. In open fields,...

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Clean Your Boots to Protect Our Natural Areas

Clean your boots!  And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too.  Give them a quick check before and after you hike to prevent the spread of invasive...

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Tansy Poisons Livestock – and Neighborly Relationships!

Tansy ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) has long tormented hay producers and rural landowners who graze livestock. Horses and cows are especially susceptible to this...

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Welcome Makayla!

hr We are very pleased to welcome a new addition to the WeedWise team! The WeedWise program is pleased to announce our newest staff member Makayla Hartness! ...

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