Staff Spotlight: Samuel Leininger, WeedWise Manager

 hr Get to know the WeedWise program, through our people! The success of the WeedWise program is in great part due to the hard work and dedication of our...

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Aerial view of a forested landscape with a dirt road winding through trees and hills, under a cloudy sky. Text at the top reads Eagle Creek Community Forest Management Plan.

Community Forest Plan adopted and submitted

On July 23, 2019, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors approved the Eagle Creek Community Forest Plan.  The Plan was...

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Residential Septic System Repair and Replacement Loan Program

NOTE:  As of June 9, 2021, CSWCD is not accepting any new applications for the Residential Septic System Repair Loan program until such a time as a new staff...

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Oregon White Oak Restoration and Preservation

Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana) is a magnificent tree historically prevalent in the Willamette Valley, including areas in the Molalla and Rock Creek...

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You can print this Clean Your Boots poster using the link below.

Clean Your Boots to Protect Our Forests

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...

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July’s 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...

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How to Choose a Good Pollinator Seed Mix

Our colleagues at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service have put together a guide entitled How to Choose a Good Pollinator Seed Mix.  We are excited...

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District Announces 2019 Scholarship Awards

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to announce 2019 scholarship recipients Alexa Hayes from Damascus and Ethan Gallant from Boring. These...

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It is National Pollinator Week!

hr It is National Pollinator Week! Join all of us here at the WeedWise program in celebrating our native pollinators. June 17-23, 2019 has been designated as...

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Community Forest Advisory Committee to meet June 24

The Eagle Creek Community Forest Advisory Committee will meet at 9:00 am on June 24, 2019 in the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offices at 221...

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Welcome Justin!

hr Help us welcome the newest member to the WeedWise team! The WeedWise program is pleased to announce our newest staff member Justin Cooley!  Justin joined...

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Woody Weeds of Clackamas County

A New WeedWise Publication The WeedWise Program is pleased to announce a new publication entitled, Woody Weeds of Clackamas County.  This resource guide is...

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June’s Weed of the Month: Policeman’s Helmet

hr Policeman’s helmet (Impatiens glandulifera) is an invasive weed which grows in ditches, wetlands, and along waterways. Native to India, this fast-growing...

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Lawn Management Without Pesticides

During the spring, lawn management can feel like a full time job.  Some folks have lawns that are regulated through a homeowners association while other feel...

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Join in the 2019 Soil Health Challenge!

Join local farmers and home gardeners who are burying cotton underwear to assess the biological activity in their soil and evaluate soil health. Over the next...

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Staff Spotlight: Courtney Gattuso, WeedWise Specialist & CWMA Coordinator

hr Get to know the WeedWise program, through our people! The success of the WeedWise program is in great part due to the hard work and dedication of our...

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A small creek flows through a forest, passing under moss-covered fallen logs and surrounded by leafless shrubs, rocks, and evergreen trees on a cloudy day.

Community Forest receives national attention

The Eagle Creek Community Forest received national attention this week! On May 21, 2019, the National Association of Conservation Districts published a story...

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Registration is Open for Small Farm School 2019!

We’re excited to announce that registration for Small Farm School 2019 officially opens on Thursday, May 23, 2019.  Here is your opportunity to secure...

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It’s Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week!

May 19 – 25, 2019 has been declared Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week! Springtime is an ideal time of the year to reflect on the invasive weeds...

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10 Ways to Celebrate Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week!

hr May 19-25 has been declared Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week! This is the one week of the year to reflect on the invasive weeds impacting Oregon and for...

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A mountain lion walks across a grassy clearing near a forest, captured by a trail camera at dusk. The background features dense green trees and brush.

Apex predators captured on camera!

In April, we placed five trail cameras on the Eagle Creek Community Forest property. Three weeks later we pulled the memory cards to see if we captured any...

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Field visit and wildlife at Eagle Creek Community Forest

The Eagle Creek Community Forest advisory committee toured the forest yesterday, and along the way, we downloaded some spectacular wildlife captures from our...

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May’s Weed of the Month: Orange Hawkweed

hr Orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) is a relatively new invasive weed in Clackamas County.  With your help, our team plans to keep it from becoming a...

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Invitation to Bid: Culvert Replacement Project on Tributary to Clear Creek (Clackamas River Watershed)

Clackamas SWCD is requesting bids from qualified contractors for the construction of a culvert replacement/fish habitat enhancement project on a tributary to...

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