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 proven to...

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Its National Invasive Species Awareness Week!

hr National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 25 -March 1, 2018) kicks off today! Once a year, folks around the country take a full week to consider...

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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...

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10 Ways to Celebrate Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week!

hr May 13-19 has been declared Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week! This is the one week of the year to reflect on the invasive weeds impacting Oregon and for...

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Its National Invasive Species Awareness Week!

hr National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 26 -March 2, 2018) kicks off today! Once a year, folks around the country take a full week to consider...

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Plant Identification: What is that Weed?

hr Do you think you’ve found a noxious weed?  Here is how you can get help to identify and report your find! One of the most important aspects in...

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10 Ways to Celebrate Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week!

hr May 14-20 has been declared Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week! This is the one week of the year to reflect on the invasive weeds impacting Oregon and for...

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Its National Invasive Species Awareness Week!

hr National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 27 -March 3, 2017) kicks off today! Once a year, folks around the country take a full week to consider...

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The District’s Natural Resource Priorities

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has four top priorities when addressing conservation needs in Clackamas County: water, wildlife, weeds, and...

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Improving Riparian Habitats One Landowner at a Time

Our partners at Molalla River Watch recently published their Summer 2016 Newsletter.  This article below, written by Asako Yamamuro, Molalla River Watch...

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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...

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Request for Proposals: Priority Invasive Weed and Vegetation Management

UPDATE February 26, 2016: This RFP is closed. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is looking for qualified contractors to perform...

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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...

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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...

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Scotch Broom provides a highly flammable fuel for wildfires. (Photo S. Leininger)

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....

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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...

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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...

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Johnson Creek Edible Weed Walk

Did you know that many weeds are used for agricultural and medicinal purposes?Join the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for an information Weed Walk along...

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Make Those Weeds in Your Yard History!

Are you frustrated by stubborn weeds in your yard or garden? The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Four County Cooperative Weed...

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Last Chance to Register: Train Livestock to Eat Weeds!

Registration closes this Friday (August 17th) so take action today to participate in this unique workshop for livestock owners! Clackamas County Soil and Water...

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Train Livestock to Eat Weeds!

Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District is offering a unique solution to weed control for organic farms.  Livestock for Landscapes consultant,...

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