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Conservation Investments Coordinator Announcement
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (District) is hiring a Conservation Investments Coordinator. This individual will administer the District’s Grants ...
Focus on Staff: Scott Eden, Conservation Specialist
If you’re an agricultural producer in Clackamas and have worked with the District over the past few years, you probably already know Scott Eden. Like many district staff, Eden has a wide skill […]
How Nurseries Can Protect Water Quality
Did you know that nurseries are the largest sector of agriculture in the state? Their potential to affect water quality is significant. This article, reprinted with permission of Digger Magazine, features advice from […]
Small Farm School 2022 – Registration is Open!
Registration for Small Farm School 2022 is now open. Click here to register! Small Farm School is a one-day educational event for beginning and intermediate small-scale farmers and rural land stewards. This year […]
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week: August 7 – 13, 2022
We’re celebrating National Farmers Market Week! This annual celebration highlights the important role that farmers markets play across our nation and here in Clackamas County. Why Should I Celebrate Farmers Markets? The Farmers […]
August is National Water Quality Month
August may be National Water Quality Month, but the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District works on water quality issues all year long! Water is a valuable and necessary resource for all of […]
August Invasive Weed of the Month: Puncturevine
Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris) is aptly named! This invasive weed has spiny seed heads on it that can easily puncture a bike tire, inflatable raft, animal paw, or footwear. Be on the lookout because […]
Tansy Poisons Livestock – and Neighborly Relationships!
Tansy ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) has long tormented hay producers and rural landowners who graze livestock. Horses and cows are especially susceptible to this poisonous weed. In open fields, grazing animals will generally avoid […]
Focus on Staff: Clair Klock, Senior Resource Conservationist
Clair Klock is the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Senior Resource Conservationist. The longest tenured member of our staff, Klock joined the District in 1998. He has been instrumental in building the […]
Focus on Staff: Tami Guttridge, Office Administrator
Tami Guttridge is often the first person people interact with when they contact the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. She is the District Office Administrator and occupies the front desk where she […]
