How are Christmas Tree farms holding their own against soil erosion? Recently, we interviewed Don Sturm of Sturm’s Berry Farm and Bob Schaefer of Noble Mountain Tree Farm about what they do to […]
Archive | June, 2012
Conservation Actions Report for May 2012
As late spring begins to head toward summer, we continue to receive more requests for assistance! In the Projects section, get updated on our “3D area” water quality work and our Milk Creek […]
Four Board Positions Open for Election
Four district board positions for the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District will be on the General Election ballot this fall. One position is currently vacant and three positions are up for […]
A Fishy Head Count
Ever wonder how many and what kind of fish are in your stream? Well, this summer the fish in tributaries to the Molalla River will swish their little tailfins and be counted! Molalla […]
Save the Date for Small Farm School
Small Farm School OSU Extension, Clackamas County SWCD, and Clackamas Community College are co-sponsoring Small Farm School, an all day event for small acreage farmers in the North Willamette Valley. The event is […]
Reducing the Risk of Pesticides in Our Streams
The topic of pesticides in local streams is rising to the surface! Folks in the conservation community anticipate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will list several Clackamas County streams as water quality impaired […]