The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to support local farmers markets with Farmers Markets Support Grants. Clackamas County farmers markets are well represented in both rural and urban parts of […]
Author Archive | Cathy McQueeney
District Offers Interest-Free Septic Loan Program
Did you know that the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers a Residential Septic System Repair and Replacement Loan Program to eligible homeowners in Clackamas County? And did you know that these […]
Meet Don Guttridge, Clackamas SWCD Zone 5 Director
Don Guttridge is the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Zone 5 Director. Zone 5 covers the eastern side of Clackamas County and includes the communities of Estacada, Springwater, and Colton. Director Guttridge […]
Focus on Staff: Jenne Reische, Conservation Planning Program Manager
Jenne Reische is the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation Planning Program Manager. She oversees and coordinates the efforts of five conservation specialists as well as manages her own conservation projects. She […]
Weather and Climate Data for Farm Planning and Management
If the rapidly changing weather conditions are causing challenges in managing your operation, then take advantage of this opportunity to learn about some helpful tools you may use in production planning. Join us […]
Manage Weeds with our Weed Tool Library!
The Clackamas Soil and Water District WeedWise Program has a weed tool library. This free resource includes shrub and tree removal tools and lake rakes available for use in your weed control project. […]
Gardening for Wildlife Workshop
Gardening for Wildlife: Naturescaping Fundamentals Registration is now open for the Gardening for Wildlife Workshop! This year’s workshop will be held on Saturday, March 4th in Beavercreek, OR. Participants will learn how to […]
2023 Watershed Council Support Grants Awarded
On Tuesday, December 20, 2022 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support Grants totaling $85,000. Nine watershed councils are located wholly or partially within […]
Council of Councils Deepens Watershed Partnerships
Clackamas County is home to nine different watershed councils. These councils exists wholly or partially within the Clackamas SWCD service area and they are highly valued partners. Directors and coordinators representing all nine […]
