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FREE Soil Health Workshop for School and Community Garden Educators
Registration is open for our FREE Soil Health Workshop on Saturday, October 13th, from 8:30 – 2:00, at the Oregon ...
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 […]
Supplemental Budget to be Considered on September 18
On September 18, 2018, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a public hearing to receive public comments about a proposed supplemental budget. The supplemental budget adds revenue and expenses to […]
September Invasive Weed of the Month: Japanese Knotweed
Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) has been called a “nightmare” and a “botanical bully,” and is one of the 100 worst global invaders. These characterizations give you a pretty good idea of just how […]
Outreach Insight for July and August 2018
This posting of Outreach Insight is the monthly report of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s Outreach and Education Program. Soil Health Focus at Lavender Festival This year the focus of the […]
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 […]
New Water Rights Handout Available
Water rights are a frequent topic of conversation during the long, hot summer here in Clackamas County. How can one obtain a water right? Do I need one? And, frequently, just what is […]
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 during a month when many people are outside enjoying summer water activities. Water […]
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 […]
