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General Manager Position Announcement
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District seeks an experienced General Manager to serve as the chief executive officer of ...
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 […]
Small Farm School 2020 is Going Virtual!
Small Farm School has gone online! Small Farm School 2020 has adopted an online platform to deliver its content. Sessions will be delivered as webinars offered twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday evenings […]
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week: August 2-8, 2020
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. This year, markets have embraced the challenge 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 […]
Failing Septic System? We Can Help!
Septic system failures can be stressful. Did you know that the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers a Residential Septic System Repair and Replacement Loan Program to eligible property owners within Clackamas […]
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 […]
Going Hiking? Clean Your Boots!
As you head out for some well deserved exercise or restorative time in nature, remember to clean your boots before and after you hike. And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too. It’s a […]
July Invasive Weed of the Month: Tansy Ragwort
Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is an invasive weed with a long and deadly history in the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon, it is designated as a Class B invasive weed. It is believed to […]
Pollinator Challenge: Lawn Management Without Pesticides
Can lawn management practices contribute to the improved health of our pollinators? The answer is a resounding YES! Here are some helpful suggestions to consider during National Pollinator Week, and the rest of […]
