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June Invasive Weed of the Month: Policeman’s Helmet
Policeman’s helmet (Impatiens glandulifera) is an invasive annual which threatens streams and rivers throughout the Pacific Northwest. It is designated ...
Lawn Management Without Pesticides
During the spring, lawn management can feel like a full time job. Some folks have lawns that are regulated through a homeowners association while other feel the peer pressure from neighboring gardeners. Still […]
Join in the 2019 Soil Health Challenge!
Join local farmers and home gardeners who are burying cotton underwear to assess the biological activity in their soil and evaluate soil health. Over the next two months, the 100% cotton briefs that […]
Budget Adopted for FY 2019-2020 is Different
On May 21, 2019, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors adopted a budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 (July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020). THIS BUDGET IS DIFFERENT The […]
Registration is Open for Small Farm School 2019!
We’re excited to announce that registration for Small Farm School 2019 officially opens on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Here is your opportunity to secure your spot and classes for a full day of […]
It’s Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week!
May 19 – 25, 2019 has been declared Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week! Springtime is an ideal time of the year to reflect on the invasive weeds impacting Oregon. Everyone can begin taking […]
2019 Summer Farmers Market Season is Open!
Did you know that Clackamas County is home to 12 different summer farmers markets? Our local markets are well represented in both rural and urban parts of our District and provide our communities […]
Field visit and wildlife at Eagle Creek Community Forest
The Eagle Creek Community Forest advisory committee toured the forest yesterday, and along the way, we downloaded some spectacular wildlife captures from our trail cameras! Eagle Creek Community Forest On March 28, 2019, […]
Invitation to Bid: Culvert Replacement Project on Tributary to Clear Creek (Clackamas River Watershed)
Clackamas SWCD is requesting bids from qualified contractors for the construction of a culvert replacement/fish habitat enhancement project on a tributary to Clear Creek (Clackamas River Watershed) on a private property in Oregon […]
Budget Committee Approves FY 2019-2020 Budget
On April 30, 2019, the Budget Committee for the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District met for the second time this year. At this meeting, the Committee completed four required duties: Consider public comment; Discuss/revise […]
We’re Gearing Up for Small Farm School 2019!
Small Farm School is an annual, full day event with hands-on workshops and classroom sessions for beginning and experienced small-scale commercial farmers. Each year, Small Farm School offers several different tracks with classes […]
May Invasive Weed of the Month: Orange Hawkweed
Orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) is a fairly new invasive weed in Clackamas County and, with your help, our WeedWise team plans to keep it from becoming a common problem for landowners! A member […]
