The Hood River County Weed Board, Central Gorge Master Gardeners, Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Columbia Gorge Cooperative Weed Management Area have launched an effort to raise public awareness of invasive weeds in the area.  The organization has started its “Weed of the Month” program to distribute information about a different weed of concern every month.  The Weed Board’s Dede Garcia says the weeds being highlighted are non-native, invasive plants.  Garcia says they will be asking people to either report these weeds when seen, try to pull the plant to get rid of it, and not plant it by choice.  The “Weed of the Month” will be featured in radio public service announcements, posters around the county, newspaper articles, and Master Gardener plant clinics.