The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual report and audit for fiscal year 2024-2025 are now available. Fiscal year 2024-2025 covers the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
(Oregon Revised Statute 568.580 requires soil and water conservation districts to produce an annual report: “Each year after the creation of the first board of directors at a time fixed by resolution of the board, the board, by giving due notice, shall call an annual meeting of the landowners in the district and present an annual report and audit.”)
View the 2024-2025 CSWCD Annual Report
A Message from our District Manager
Thanks to the dedication and hard work of our team, we have achieved significant progress in our strategic plan goals overthe past year. One key milestone was the successful launch of a new website. This platform enhances public engagement by providing improved navigation, increased user-friendliness, and a more visually appealing experience for all users.
Additionally, we directed an award of $394,000 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to our Septic Loan Program to assist rural homeowners in upgrading aging septic systems. This program not only supports individual homeowners, but also plays a vital role in protecting water quality across the county.
Our educational workshops and field days reached over 140 participants, furthering our commitment to community education and land stewardship. We continued in our longstanding commitment to support landowners and our partners in restoring private and natural lands affected by the 2020 Labor Day wildfires. These are only a sample of the accomplishments
that reflect the hard work and dedication of everyone in our organization.
Within our organization, improvements in our procedures allowed us to operate and manage our work more effectively. We switched banking institutions to improve purchase card management and transitioned to an online payroll management system. Upgrades in effective data collection and disbursement practices made for ease of decision-making and execution.
Staff committed their time and energy to ensure more structured equity work and training. This also supports our mission and helps ensure our work is more inclusive.
Our achievements are not accomplished in isolation. We recognize the importance of our partnerships with watershed councils, as well as with local, state, and federal agencies and organizations. These collaborations are essential in supporting working lands and expanding the conservation footprint within Clackamas County.
Respectfully,
Chris Lapp