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August is National Water Quality Month!
August is National Water Quality Month and what better time draw attention to the importance of having clean water than ...
Backyard Habitat Certification Program Open Garden Tour
Have you ever wondered what is going on behind the scenes in a “certified backyard habitat?” Would you like to see, first hand, examples of how others design their landscapes and combine native […]
Come See Our Underwear (and More) at the Clackamas County Fair!
This year’s Clackamas County Fair is themed “Grow it… Sew it… Show it…,” and the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is geared up to engage children of all ages! Join us August […]
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 […]
The Prickly Thistle: A July 2018 WeedWise update
Welcome to the July edition of the WeedWise newsletter, known as the Prickly Thistle! This is our opportunity to share with you just some of the great activities underway here at the WeedWise […]
Join the WeedWise Team!
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District seeks qualified candidates for a WeedWise Program specialist position. All applications materials must be submitted to the District no later than 4:30 PM on Oct 14, 2016. […]
Clean Your Boots After You Hike!
Clean your boots after you hike. And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too. Give them a quick check before you hike as well and help to prevent the spread of invasive weeds. Summer […]
Conservation Insight for June 2018
This posting of Outreach Insight is the monthly report of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s Outreach and Education Program. Collection Gathers 9.75 Tons of Pesticides The first of June was a […]
Soil Health and the Cotton Brief Challenge – Part 3
Last week I watered my briefs. Really! I used a bucket and well water to irrigate the soil where I am conducting our soil health assessment with the Cotton Brief Challenge (See Part […]
New Porous Pavement Fact Sheet Available
A new fact sheet on porous pavement is now available from Oregon State University. Porous pavement, also known as permeable or pervious pavement, allows rain and stormwater to soak into the soil instead […]
Soil Health and the Cotton Brief Challenge – Part 2
This is the continuation of a web post from last week explaining how to test the health of your soil by burying a pair of cotton briefs. Catch up and learn how you […]
