A Fond Farewell: Sarah Hamilton

hr It isn’t often that we lose a WeedWise team member, but this week we bid a fond farewell to WeedWise Specialist and CWMA Coordinator, Sarah Hamilton....

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Protect Spring Pastures: Grazing Guidelines

The weather is beginning to warm and spring pasture grasses are growing, but wait!  Don’t turn those horses out too early! While your horses may have...

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Do you have a septic system? If so, this workshop is for you!

FREE Septic System Workshop

This workshop has been cancelled.  Please contact us directly if you have questions or are looking for resources to assist you by emailing us at...

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May is Native Plant Appreciation Month!

We’re celebrating Native Plant Month in May and you should too!  Below are a few terrific reasons why native plants are the best choice for your...

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Backyard Habitat Certification Program Phase 2 Expansion

Phase 2 of the Backyard Habitat Certification Program kicked off on a sun-filled morning, Monday, April 23, 2018, in Wilsonville.  This expansion of the...

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Springtime Ideas for a Pollinator Friendly Yard

Spring arrived over a month ago, but the weather has been slow to comply.  In the hopes of warmer, sunny days we offer some suggestions on how to make your...

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It’s Native Plant Appreciation Week!

hr Let’s Celebrate! The WeedWise program is in the business of preventing and controlling invasive weeds.  As anyone that spends much time battling...

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Pesticide Collection Event to be Held in Molalla

This event is now full.  We’re happy to saw that we have allocated all of the monies provided to the District by Department of Environmental Quality for...

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April’s Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard

Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an increasingly invasive weed in our community.  Native to central and western Europe, this fast-growing plant commonly...

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Native Pollinators in Local Forestlands

This article was written by Jen Gorski at OSU Extension Forestry/Natural Resources. Aren’t pollinators usually relegated to farms? What kind of insects are...

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March’s Weed of the Month: Canada thistle

hr Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a widespread invasive weed found in all parts of Clackamas County.  Unlike the many native thistles found in Oregon,...

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District Seeks to Acquire Important Habitat for Fish and Elk

At the February 27, 2018 meeting of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s Board of Directors, a proposal to acquire 318 acres of land on...

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RFP for Construction Manager/General Contractor

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is pleased to publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Construction Manager/ General Contractor...

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Its National Invasive Species Awareness Week!

hr National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 26 -March 2, 2018) kicks off today! Once a year, folks around the country take a full week to consider...

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Guide to Stream and Ditch Maintenance

The Oregon Department of Agriculture has shared with us their new publication, “Guidelines for Stream and Ditch Maintenance”.  This publication may clear...

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Conditional Use Approved for Conservation Resource Center

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District previously submitted a conditional use application for a new office and meeting facility called the Conservation...

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February’s Weed of the Month: Scotch Broom

hr February is the one month of the year that many of us associate with love and romance. We cut out paper hearts for Valentine’s Day cards and wrap-up...

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Local partners join forces to tackle costly invasive weeds along the Clackamas River

Invasive weeds currently cost Oregonians millions of dollars each year. One recent estimate indicates that without intervention these will increase to $1.8...

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Local Partners Join to Fight Invasive Weeds

Invasive weeds currently cost Oregonians millions of dollars each year. One recent estimate indicates that without intervention these will increase to $1.8...

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Invasive Scotch Broom is Blooming – Get Out and Pull!

Scotch broom is a wide-spread invasive weed in our community. You have probably noticed large stands of it along our rural roads and highways, in pastures and...

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District Hosts Council of Councils

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District hosted a Council of Councils meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.  Directors and coordinators...

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The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine

hr Each spring we welcome the return of abundant flowers and cherish them as they lift our spirits. Unfortunately, some of these beautiful plants have proven...

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The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine

Each spring we welcome the return of abundant flowers and cherish them as they lift our spirits. Unfortunately, some of these beautiful plants have proven to...

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Common Reed: How a Rooster Gave us Something to Crow About

hr It isn’t everyday that a weed manager feels the need to trade in their work boots for a day spent surrounded by home decor and scented candles. ...

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