Improving Riparian Habitats One Landowner at a Time

Our partners at Molalla River Watch recently published their Summer 2016 Newsletter.  This article below, written by Asako Yamamuro, Molalla River Watch...

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The Clackamas SWCD WeedWise crew removing garlic mustard

Annual Work Plan for 2016-2017 Adopted

New FY 2016-2017 Annual Plan of Work The District’s Board of Directors has adopted an annual work plan for fiscal year 2016-2017 (July 1, 2016 through...

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Focus on Staff: Matt Van Wey

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District welcomes a new employee to our professional team this week. Conservation Specialist Matt Van Wey brings a...

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Conservation Fun and Games at the 2016 Clackamas County Fair

This year’s Clackamas County Fair is themed “Spectacular Fun for Everyone,” and the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is geared...

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August’s Weed of the Month!

Its August, and that means its time for a new Weed of the Month! We are working with our partners at the Columbia Gorge Cooperative Weed Management Area to...

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Local Rain Garden Receives National Attention

Earlier this month the Clackamas United Church of Christ (CUCC) was awarded first place in a national “Be the Church of the Month” contest with...

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Tansy Ragwort Poisons Livestock and Neighborly Relationships!

Tansy ragwort has long tormented rural landowners who graze livestock. Horses and cows are especially susceptible to this poisonous weed. In open fields,...

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Register for Small Farm School 2016 Today!

Registration is open for Small Farm School 2016!  To make the offerings available to folks who have traditionally been unable to attend on a Saturday, this...

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Purge the surge in spurge!

This past season we have seen a rise in the number of Oblong spurge (Euphorbia oblongata) sites appearing in Clackamas County.  Oblong spurge is a class A...

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July’s Weed of the Month!

We are once again partnering with our friends from the Columbia Gorge Cooperative Weed Management Area to feature invasive knapweeds as the target weed for the...

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Board Expresses Strong Support for Protecting Farmland

The District’s Board of Directors expressed their strong support for protecting farmland in a letter delivered to Clackamas County Commissioners on June...

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RFP for Audit Services

Request for Proposals: Audit Services July 23, 2016 UPDATE: This procurement is closed. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (“CSWCD” or...

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Farm Social Fun for the Whole Family – Saturday, July 9th!

It’s summer in Oregon, and that means it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine!  And while you’re at it, why not enjoy the miniature...

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National Pollinator Week!

divider Summer is here and the weeds and wildflowers are blooming all around us. With the burst of summer color, come the many bees, flies, beetles, moths, and...

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Its Hay Season!

If you own livestock, now is the perfect time to secure your forage for the year.  Hay production is at its peak, and there are lots of producers with ample...

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Plan and Plant the Best Pollinator Habitat Possible

National Pollinator Week June 20-26 If you have listened to news reports over the last few years, you probably know that pollinators are in trouble. They have...

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Director Positions Open for Election

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will have three Director positions open for election this fall. The positions open include: Zone 2...

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Garlic Mustard BMP Now Available

The WeedWise Program has finalized Best Management Practices for controlling Garlic mustard.  Check out this comprehensive guide today. button...

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Blessed Milkthistle invading pasture lands.

Where do you start when you are dealing with 20 acres of pasture land heavily infested with Blessed milkthistle? The first step is to call the WeedWise...

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June’s Weed of the Month!

Its June, and that means its time for a new Weed of the Month! We are working with our partners at the Columbia Gorge Cooperative Weed Management Area to...

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Who Knew…Bugs to the Rescue!

Were you aware that many beetles, flies, and “true bugs” actually attack, lay eggs in, and sometimes eat harmful pests that farmers and gardeners often...

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Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week

Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week May 15-21, 2016...

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Claudia is Coming to the Molalla-Pudding Rivers Celebration!

When you see a 29-foot Chinook salmon heading to Canby Community Park, you know something exciting is happening! Join us on Saturday, May 21, 2016, for the...

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Scholarship Applications Due Soon

Do not miss this great opportunity! Download the scholarship documents below or contact our office for application materials . If you have any questions please...

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