Invasive Species Control & Prevention Overview

Japanese Knotweed pushes through asphalt

Once an invasive species becomes established, Early Detection and Rapid Response is critical to successful management. Generally speaking, complete eradication of non-native terrestrial and aquatic plants is near impossible. Instead, prevention, control, and spreading public awareness around species of concern are how LSWCD works to protect habitat integrity on the Oregon Coast. As invasive species infestations grow in size, age, and spread, they beomce more difficult and costly to manage. 

All management settings are unique and require an array of methods to ensure that control measures are appropriate, effective, and safe. Individuals and community groups interested in invasive species management can consult District Staff, Lincoln County's  Invasive Species Control Program, Report Target Invasive Locations Online, ALWAYS follow preventative care using water crafts and waders, and refer to the Integrated Pest Management Guide for Common Weeds. Our staff have extensive experience and knowledge in invasive species management and are here to help you help Oregon habitats!

Target TERRESTRIAL invasive plant profiles 

​Priority species for Early Detection, Rapid Response control & prevention programs in Lincoln County are: Slender False Brome, Brachypodium sylvaticum; Old Man’s Beard, Clematis vitalba; Japanese Knotweeds, Fallopia spp. and Polygonum spp; Policeman’s Helmet, Impatiens glandulifera; Yellow Flag Iris, Iris pseudacorus; and Yellow Archangel, Lamium galeobdolon. These highly competitive terrestrial plants are known to negatively impact ecological functioning in upland, wetland, and riparian habitats by reducing biodiversity, disrupting food webs, and impairing water quality. Newly introduced to Oregon's Mid-Coast, though eradication will never be possible, EDRR programs are crucial in limiting population establishment and dispersal. Click the images below to find more information about identifiable features, understand growing conditions, control methods, and how to report to EDRR professionals in your area. 

reporting target noxious weeds

OREGON INVASIVE SPECIES HOTLINE:
By using the Online Hotline or calling in your sightings to report suspected invasive species in your area, you'll be contributing vital early detection information to the experts best able to stop the spread of invasives. The Online Hotline also lets you connect directly with an expert to get positive identifications and answers to your questions. To report invaders using the Oregon Invasive Species Online Hotline and search past reports, go here. To call in a sighting, call our Invasive Species Hotline: 1-866-INVADER (1-866-468-2337).

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Report Feral Pig Sightings: 

​The states of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho have identified feral pigs as an immediate concern. To help the states quantify populations and address specific populations of concern, and to follow Oregon law, report any feral pig sightings by calling the toll-free feral swine hotline: 1-888-268-9219

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  iMapInvasives:
 iMapInvasives is a comprehensive tool for online invasive species data management, with many aspects to appeal to natural resource managers, volunteers, and the public. Visit the iMapInvasives Oregon page to learn more about this online tool and how you can become an iMapInvasives user. 

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Gorse Action Group:
A collaborative group of participants from federal, state, and county agencies, as well as non-profit organizations in Coos, Curry, and Douglas Counties. The GAG is working to control and reduce the spread of gorse, minimize the impact of gorse on our economy and natural resources, and provide a successful process to share with others facing gorse infestations. To report new infestations of gorse along the Southern Oregon coast, call 541- 435-1731. Visit the Gorse Action Group website to learn more. 

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Other Common Invasive Terrestrial Plants

Giant Hogweed, Heracleum mantegazzianum

Herb Robert, Geranium robertianum

Spurge Laurel, Daphne laureola

Himalayan Blackberry, Rubus armeniacus, R. discolor

Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea

Cherry Laurel, Prunus laurocerasus

Scotch Broom, Cytisus scoparius

Gorse, Ulex europaeus

English Ivy, Hedera helix

Reed Canary Grass, Phalaris arundinacea

Butterfly Bush, Buddleja davidii

Play. Clean. Go!

We have a lot to protect in the Pacific Northwest - clean drinking water, native fish, plants & wildlife, and diverse foods that support our way of life.  Do your part to protect Oregon from invasive species while enjoying your favorite outdoor activities and remember to Play, Clean, Go! Here are a few simple ways to stop the spread of invasive species on land and on waterways:

• REMOVE plants, water, animals & mud from boots, gear, pets, vehicles, bikes & boats before recreating

• CLEAN your gear before entering & leaving recreation sites and waterways
• STAY on designated roads & trails.
• USE CERTIFIED or local firewood & hay.
• INVASIVES CAN BE INVISIBLE - clean waders, fishing equipment, boats (big and small) before and after use

Invasive Control Partners 

Western Invasive Network
Cooperative Weed Management Areas
Oregon Invasive Species Council

Additional Species information

Lincoln County Invasive Species Profiles
Invasive Species FAQ
Poisonous Plants of Lincoln County
Local Wood Campaign (Prevent Invasive Insects in Our Forests)