4/17/2009

Work parties will fight invasive garlic mustard weed on May 2

Contact

Casey Gozart, Weed Management Phone: (360) 397-6140 Denielle Cowley, Weed Management Phone: (360) 397-6140

Vancouver, WA – Want to volunteer to help the environment and your community?

On Saturday, May 2, Clark County will be conducting a volunteer project to get rid of garlic mustard, an extremely invasive biennial herb usually found growing in shaded woodlands and near streams.

The garlic mustard removal event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Washougal River Greenway, 3010 NE 3rd Ave., Camas (near the boat launch and closed bowling alley). Please bring a sack lunch, work gloves and boots, and dress for the weather with layered clothing.

Garlic mustard is a Class A Weed in Washington State and state law requires preventing new infestations and eradicating existing infestations. Since the weed is able to self-pollinate, one plant can take over an entire site, disrupting and threatening native ecosystems. Once established, it is very difficult to eradicate.

The project to get rid of garlic mustard in Camas and Washougal is being sponsored by Clark County Weed Management, City of Camas, Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement Group and WSU Extension Watershed Stewards.

If you have any questions regarding this volunteer project, contact Casey Gozart or Denielle Cowley, Clark County Weed Management, (360) 397-6140.

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