So many invasives in Tryon Creek State park and the only one that gets notice is English Ivy. Ivy is a BIG problem, no doubt. But the jewelweed, bindweed, european nightshade, herb robert, yellow archangel (and more) seem to outnumber the native species.

Reporter
Aug. 9, 2015, 12:17 p.m.

Mr Earle,

Thank you for submitting your report to the Oregon Invasives Hotline. It is always great to see folks like yourself taking an active role in invasive species management.

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is working with regional partners to map and catalog known infestations of invasive weeds and your report will help prioritize future control efforts. Unfortunately, the resources required to control many of these invaders are often limited in relation to the overall need.

Orange jewelweed in particular is very widespread in streamsides and wetlands throughout the region. That said, I will be sure to forward your sighting to land managers at Oregon State Parks to make sure they are aware of the infestation.

Again thank you for your time in reporting this infestation. Please feel free to contact me if you have additional questions.

Thanks

Samuel Leininger
WeedWise Program Manager
Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District
221 Molalla Ave. Suite 102
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-210-6006
sleininger@conservationdistrict.org
weedwise.conservationdistrict.org

Samuel Leininger
Aug. 11, 2015, 10:54 a.m.