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October Invasive Weed of the Month: Himalayan Blackberry
Himalayan blackberry (Rubus bifrons) tantalizes us with its sweet fruits in the summer and tortures us with its prickly vines ...
Post-fire Erosion Control and Rehabilitation
Today we were fortunate to have the two experts available to talk about post-fire erosion control practices. Kathy Pendergrass the Oregon State Plant Material Specialist and Andrew Owen the Oregon State Forester both […]
Fraud Alert!
It has come to our attention that someone is calling residents claiming to be from the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District and saying that invoices are past due. If you receive this […]
2020 Wildfire Resources
Wildfire Resources The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District would like to express its sincere gratitude to all of the fire fighters around the district and across the state who are or have […]
September Invasive Weed of the Month: Japanese Knotweed
Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) has been called a “nightmare” and a “botanical bully,” and is considered invasive in many parts of the world. These characterizations give you a pretty good idea of just […]
Annual Work Plan for 2020-2021 Adopted
New FY 2016-2017 Annual Plan of Work The District’s Board of Directors has adopted an annual work plan for fiscal year 2020-2021 (July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021). This plan was adopted […]
Invitation to Bid: Tenant Improvements – Conservation Resource Center
Clackamas SWCD is requesting bids from qualified contractors for the construction of tenant improvements in the District’s administration building in Beavercreek, Oregon. This tenant improvement project will take place in a walled and […]
Protect Your Forest From Fire
Forest fires are currently raging along the West Coast. Here in Clackamas County, when this time of year rolls around, we cross our fingers, hoping wildfires will not start on our property. Use […]
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 and water quantity issues all year long! Water is a valuable and necessary resource […]
Prepare Now for Fall Pastures
Fall pasture management can help ensure a healthy pasture for next year. As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses experience new root growth and work to store carbohydrates in […]
