Oregonians are well-acquainted with the minor flooding that accompanies early spring rains. But most people forget that those rains also bring an increased risk of landslides. During the crippling storm events of February […]
Archive | March, 2012
What the Heck is a HUC?
What is a HUC? Pronounced “huck,” HUC stands for Hydrologic Unit Code. Says the USGS: “The Hydrologic Unit system is a standardized watershed classification system developed by USGS in the mid 1970s. Hydrologic […]
Ten Simple Ways to Keep Manure Out of Water
It’s springtime and the Willamette Valley is greening up. We’ll certainly receive more rain before summertime, and some of that rain will run off the land to surface streams. When water travels over […]
Take a Hike with the Clackamas River Basin Council!
If you have always wanted to explore the upper Clackamas Watershed, but haven’t been sure where to start, maybe you should take a hike! A hike with the Clackamas River Basin Council! This […]
Budget Committee 2012 Appointed!
We are delighted to announce the members of our Budget Committee for 2012. Under Oregon’s Local Budget Law, our budget committee is made up of our board of directors and the same number of […]
Springtime is a Great Time to Control Scotch Broom
Springtime is a great time to control Scotch broom by pulling. Moist soil makes it easier to pluck young broom plants out of the ground. For older, more mature plants, try using a […]
Sandy River Restoration Expo
Make plans today to attend the Sandy River Restoration Expo in Sandy, OR on April 7, 2012. Sandy High School will host this second annual event, bringing together the Sandy River Basin Watershed […]
Clackamas Local Advisory Committee meets
The Clackamas Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan and Rules is due for a biennial review in 2012. The Clackamas County SWCD serves as the Local Management Agency for this plan, meaning we […]
Clackamas River Basin Council Job Announcements
Our partner in conservation, the Clackamas River Basin Council, is seeking applicants for two positions. The Field Activities Coordinator is a full-time position to support the Clackamas River Basin Council’s riparian enhancement projects […]