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. Popular items include our no-till drill, […]
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District Open House Welcomes Local Community
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District celebrated the newly completed Conservation Resource Center with an Open House on Saturday, January 25th. Neighbors from the surrounding Beavercreek area were invited to tour the […]
2020 Scholarship Application Available
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is committed to supporting local students who care about our natural resources and wish to promote conservation, impacting future natural resource decisions. The District is […]
District Awards 2020 Watershed Council Support Grants
On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support Grants totaling $118,000. Ten watershed councils are located wholly or partially within Clackamas […]
It’s Time for the 2020 Native Plant Sales!
The 2020 winter native plant sales are underway at numerous locations surrounding Clackamas County. Native plants are great for your conservation planting. They are adapted to our climate, making them quite hardy, and […]
Do You Have Oregon White Oak Trees on Your Property?
Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana) is a magnificent tree historically prevalent in the Willamette Valley. Oak-associated habitats are culturally significant and support hundreds of plant, invertebrate, and wildlife species. Oregon white oak is […]
Northwest Vegetable and Berry Farmers Conference
Are you a small fruit or fresh market vegetable farmer? If so, you’ll want to join colleagues from around the region for the Northwest Vegetable and Berry Farmers Conference. This year’s event will […]
January Invasive Weed of the Month: English Ivy
English ivy (Hedera helix) may conjure up images of cozy, country cottages, but don’t be deceived. This invasive weed can destroy buildings, poison pets, and topple trees. The very characteristics that made it […]
District Bids Farewell to General Manager Tom Salzer
It is with heavy hearts, and sincere well-wishes, that we bid Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District General Manager Tom Salzer a fond farewell. Salzer has been with the District since 2010 and […]
