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2B | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS Be on lookout for invasive loosestrife weed in Siuslaw region Purple Loosestrife is easy to spot because it is bloom- ing now (July to September) in the Siuslaw River area. The flowers are pinkish-purple held upright on long, rigid spikes. A great way to identi- fy it is to touch the stems — its squarish–shaped stems may have four to six sides. A single plant may have up to 30 stems from a central, woody base, and can be five to 10 feet tall. It seems to be a recent invader here, with a few known small populations around Mapleton and west to Phey Lane. Its tiny seeds are easily spread by wind, ani- mals or other disturbances, and root sprouts up to 6 feet COURTESY PHOTO or longer; little pieces of root Purple loosestrife is an invasive weed that is often mistaken or stem will also grow. for a harmless garden wildflower in the Siuslaw region. Purple Loosestrife invades wetlands and crowds out round stem and fluffy, pink stems have peeling, grayish natives, has little or no food flowers arranged in tight, bark. or habitat value to wildlife sometimes lumpy clusters. A common question is: Is and affects nutrient cycling. It • Fireweed — Native plant my garden variety (cultivar) of prefers freshwater wetlands, that commonly grows on Purple Loosestrife safe? but can adapt and spread to more dry ground than purple No. both saltwater marshes as loosestrife with loose flower Originally many garden well as drier areas. It is on clusters, and does not have a varieties of purple loosestrife noxious weed lists in most square stem. 2-3 inches long were considered to be sterile states and several Canadian seed pods are easily visible (safe). Recent scientific stud- provinces. below the spent blooms. ies have shown that these An online search for • Butterfly Bush — also an plants can readily cross polli- “Identify Purple Loosestrife” invasive weed, it has a round nate with other garden vari- yields many great resources stem, and bright purple flow- eties, as well as wild loose- and photos, including its ers grown in a tight, cone- strife populations. lookalikes. Here are some of shaped head. This bush may The majority of wild infes- our locally most common, get to be fifteen feet tall, with tations of purple loosestrife similar flowers: usually drooping flower are the result of garden • Hardhack, or Douglas heads and greyish leaves with e s c a p e s . ( w w w. spirea — Native plant with a fuzzy undersides. Older PurpleLoosestrife.org) Fishing from 1B warm water species avail- able. ALSEA RIVER: Cutthroat trout Trout fishing in streams and river opened May 22. Fishing is restricted to artifi- cial flies and lures through Aug. 31. SALMON RIVER: Cutthroat trout Trout fishing in streams and river opened May 22. Fishing is restricted to artifi- cial flies and lures through Aug. 31. SILETZ RIVER: Steelhead, spring Chinook, cutthroat trout Summer steelhead are in the river. Fishing is good in the lower gorge. Casting spinners, drifting bait or using a bobber and jig can be effective. Spring Chinook are avail- able in the Siletz. Be aware of the regulations for the Siletz, 1 wild Chinook per day and two for the season through July 31. Trout fishing in streams and river opened May 22. • Note: The 3.5 mile bridge (aka Steel Bridge) in the Siletz gorge is now open to motorized vehicles, but is only open to public vehicles on the weekend. Anglers can walk/bike in the road during the week- days. If anglers do walk in they can park at the one mile gate and start from there. SIUSLAW RIVER: Cutthroat trout Trout fishing in streams and river opened May 22. Fishing is restricted to artifi- cial flies and lures through Aug. 31. WILSON RIVER: Steelhead, spring Chinook, trout Summer steelhead are present in decent numbers. Low clear water can make fishing for summer steel- head challenging, but there can be some good action at first and last light, or on those drizzly overcast days. Concentrate on deep pools and deeper riffles. Drift fish- ing, spinners, and flies are good choices. Light line, small presentations, and fishing the riffles and deep pools at first and last light can increase success. There are still a few spring Chinook available in the Wilson River, although numbers will be very low, especially considering the low runs we are seeing on other basins. Cutthroat trout can be found throughout the river, with sea-runs beginning to enter tidal areas. Fishing should be fair to good, with spinners or flies good bets for success. YAQUINA RIVER: Cutthroat trout These lakes and ponds are now listed individually in the alphabetical listing. Spring trout stocking begins around March 1. COOS COUNTY LAKES/PONDS: Trout These lakes and ponds are now listed individually in the alphabetical listing. Spring trout stocking begins around March 1 (see stock- ing schedule). COOS RIVER BASIN: Dungeness crab, bay clams, rockfish, trout Streams and rivers are open to trout fishing. Trout North Dakota State University’s website has excellent information on this subject, as well as great sub- stitute plant suggestions for your garden. Control: • Small outbreaks may be removed by digging, being careful to bag the whole plant. Any pieces left behind may grow. If flowers are starting to age, gently cut the flower stalks first and bag them to minimize spreading any tiny seeds, and then bag as much of the remaining plant as possible in a dark plastic bag, tie it securely and let it rot before sending to the landfill. • Herbicides should only be used with no wind, on a dry, upland area on private property, and at least 50 feet away from any open water. Any herbicide used near or over water requires a special formulation such as Rodeo, with a permit and a special- ly-licensed applicator. • Several agencies and groups are in discussions about developing a coordi- nated weed response system for this area, and may use biological controls in the future. Contact Liz Cadiz at proj- ects@siuslaw.org if you know of Purple Loosestrife in the Siuslaw or its tributaries, or for more information. — Submitted by Liz Cadiz, Mapleton anglers are having success using small spinners or flies. Anglers can use only artifi- cial flies and lures in streams above tidewater. The daily limit for trout in streams is 2 fish per day and they must be 8-inches or longer. Recreational fishing for bottomfish is open in the ocean along with bays and estuaries. Beginning July 1, the daily bag limit for marine fish will reduced from 5 to 4 plus 2 lingcod. The retention of cabezon starts on July 1 with a 1-fish sub-bag limit. Anglers have reported catch- ing rockfish, greenling and striped surfperch inside Coos Bay near the north jetty. Warning from 1B precipitator fil-ters (ESP fil- ters) if you can. These can help clean indoor air. The most effective way people can protect them- selves is to limit exposure by staying indoors and limiting outdoor activities. People who must be out- doors may be considering the use of masks to help protect their lungs from wildfire smoke. Masks can create a false sense of security if not properly selected, fitted and used. Here are a few things you should know if you are considering the use of a mask: • Surgical masks and ban- danas don’t filter the fine smoke particles that can affect your health. • The type of masks that may offer protection are those with a specific type of respirator (P100 or N95). These respirators are not designed for children and are not made in chil-dren’s sizes. • Anyone choosing to wear a P100 or N95 respirator should receive a professional fit-test to ensure its effective- ness. If the respirator does not fit correctly or does not have a good seal, people may think they are protected when they are not. This false sense of security may lead to people taking on activities that continue to expose them to smoke. 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