Work today consisted of beginning to build up the roughness of the structure, because more friction means less erosive energy for flowing water. This design begins with base logs, on top of which […]
Archive | August, 2012
Milk Creek Project: Making the Turn
More logs were placed today and we started to make the turn to follow the course of the stream. In the photos below, you’ll find a few that show the roots lined up. […]
Milk Creek Project: Base Log Layer
Today the crew made great strides toward installing the base layer of logs in the large engineered log jam. Trunks with roots attached were placed so the root wads will add roughness to […]
Milk Creek Project: First Logs Placed!
Today (Monday, August 27, 2012) the contractor placed the first logs on the mudstone stream bottom. As we build the engineered log jam, logs with roots still attached will be placed on top […]
Milk Creek Project: Mobilization (gallery)
Our contractor — Aquatic Contracting, LLC — arrived on Thursday, August 23, 2012 to begin mobilizing equipment, hauling wood, and establishing sediment control practices.
Bluebirds and Fairgoers Both Win
Six lucky people won bluebird nesting boxes in the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District’s habitat-themed booth at the 2012 Clackamas County Fair in Canby. Participants entered their names for a chance […]
A Teachable Moment…
When you grow up the son of a grade school teacher you learn a lot of valuable life skills. You learn how to properly clean a blackboard, how to make homemade play dough, […]
Last Chance to Register: Train Livestock to Eat Weeds!
Registration closes this Friday (August 17th) so take action today to participate in this unique workshop for livestock owners! Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District is offering a unique solution to weed […]
DIY Rain Garden Series: Two New Videos!
The first two videos in our new DIY Rain Gardens series are now available! These brief videos are designed to be modular so that you can access just the information you need, when […]
