The Harney CWMA is accepting bids on a Pepperweed/Spotted Knapweed treatment project located near Blitzen River Drainage, approximately 35 miles south of Burns, OR. There are 800-1000 acres Perennial Pepperweed and 10 acres of Spotted Knapweed to be treated. There is a mandatory bid tour departing from the HSWCD office, located at 530 Hwy 20 ... Read More
Archives for August 2022
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Doing Business with HSWCD
The Harney Soil and Water Conservation District, as required through its policies, is informing potential vendors to visit the District office, website (www.harneyswcd.org) or Facebook pages frequently for upcoming public improvement projects. The projects will be posted to the District office/website/Facebook at least one week prior to award is made and includes solicitations using Bids, ... Read More
Unwelcome Thistle
By Tyler Goss Musk Thistle (or Carduus Nutans) is a biennial thistle of the Arteraceae family, native to Mediterranean Europe. This invasive grows to stand about four feet tall and has a big purple bulb on top. Unlike scotch thistle, the flower head of the plant is entirely purple. The stalk leading to the flower head ... Read More