Good afternoon Mr. Carr,

Thank you for reporting this infestation of knotweed. Japanese knotweed is a significant problem invader in riparian communities within Clackamas County. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is working with regional partners to map and catalog known infestations of knotweed to help prioritize future control efforts.

We are aware of the large infestation reported at this location. We are currently working to notify the affected landowners and to begin treatment of this infestation. So thank you for your interest.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions. You may also check these online resources for more information on knotweed.

http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1957/21809/em9031.pdf

http://your.kingcounty.gov/dnrp/library/water-and-land/weeds/BMPs/Knotweed-Control.pdf

http://www.imapinvasives.org/GIST/ESA/esapages/documnts/polycus.pdf

Again thank you for reporting this invader. All the best,

Sam
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Samuel Leininger
WeedWise Program Manager
Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District
221 Molalla Ave. Suite 102
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-210-6006
weeds@conservationdistrict.org
www.conservationdistrict.org
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Samuel Leininger
Nov. 1, 2013, 7:30 a.m.