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A First Look at Using eDNA in Our Watershed

Last summer, staff stood along the banks of creeks across Washington County with a peristaltic pump, bucket, a tube, and a small filter. From the […]

Taming the Flames: Managing Invasive Plants to Reduce Wildfire Risk

Wildfire in Washington County Fire has always been a part of the landscape that is now Washington County. Some fires started naturally, like from lightning. […]

A Guide to Native and Invasive Turtles in Oregon

When exploring the various freshwater ecosystems around Washington County, you may have stumbled across some swimming, basking, or nesting turtles. Oregon has two native turtles, […]

Weeds on Your Working Lands

Weed control on your land is important , especially with weeds that are harmful to livestock or impact crop productivity.

What’s the difference between native, non-native, and invasive plants?

Knowing the difference between native, non-native , and invasive plants can be tricky. Discover the simple and nuanced differences!

When Oregon Ash Goes Missing: What the Arrival of EAB Means for the Tualatin River Watershed

Oregonians don’t exalt ash trees the way they do other native trees. That’s no slight to the good people of Oregon. It’s a statement to […]