Do you have a stream on your property? Have you considered restoring the streamside for bank protection, wildlife habitat, and shade for the stream? Today is your lucky day! You can now download […]
Author Archive | Cathy McQueeney
Estate Planning/Farm Transition: 5-Part Video Series
Thinking about the future can feel overwhelming, but planning ahead helps make sure your hard work continues to support future generations and the agricultural community. If you own a farm, ranch, or forest, […]
November Invasive Weed of the Month: Spurge Laurel
Spurge laurel (Daphne laureola) is neither a spurge nor a laurel, but rather an invasive plant in the Daphne family. This perennial plant has poisonous berries, spreads aggressively in our native forests, and […]
No-Till Drills Take Fall/Winter Break
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers an Equipment Rental Program which makes a variety of agricultural equipment available at reasonable prices to Clackamas County residents. Now that the fall and winter […]
Fall is a Great Time to Plant Native Plants!
Fall is a great time to plant hardy native plants and shrubs. These additions to your landscape will not only enhance your garden’s beauty, but also thrive over the coming months. Not only […]
Here Comes the Rain – Cover Your Manure!
If you have livestock or horses, then you have manure! You may have a mountain of manure that grows daily. So, is it a problem or is it a benefit? The Rain […]
October Invasive Weed of the Month: Himalayan Blackberry
Himalayan blackberry (Rubus bifrons) tantalizes us with its sweet fruits in the summer and tortures us with its prickly vines all year long. Also known as Armenian Blackberry, this wide-spread and aggressive weed […]
Funding Available for Conservation Near Canby and Molalla
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to announce some good news for landowners near Molalla and Canby. Our partners at the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) have awarded the District […]
Horse Pasture Management Video
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers a wide range of support for horse owners in Clackamas County. The following horse pasture video gives you a good idea of some of the […]
