Job Opening: CWMA (Cooperative Weed Management Area) Coordinator

This part-time, temporary position supports the communication and collaboration of a large number of diverse groups working to control invasive species and educate the public as to their impacts on the ecosystem. The work ranges from organizational and clerical work to social dealings with partners and the public. The work requires a mix of communication skills, organizational/coordination skills, and computer technical skills including basic HTML. The ideal candidate has a flexible and helpful personality, an ability to work independently and is self-motivated, a strong attention to detail, and is knowledgeable about natural resource conservation issues - especially invasive species.

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Conservation Directory

conservationdirectory.pngSometimes it can be challenging to find the special services or products related to conservation practices, so we created this specializeddirectory to help. Our focus is on local businesses that can help you get your conservation project done: rain garden contractor, native plant vendors, erosion control supplies, stream resoration companies, and more!

Conservation Directory

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Old Man's Beard (Clematis vitalba) Control Project

FREE CONTROL IS AVAILABLE TO ALL LANDOWNERS EAST OF THE SANDY RIVER!

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East Multnomah SWCD is beginning a project to control the advance and limit the distribution of the devastating invasive vine Clematis vitalba.  The removal of this vine can be very labor intensive and we hope that landowners will take advantage of our free services.

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