Jeff Becker is the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Director for Zone 3. This zone covers Canby and the surrounding areas. He is also the current District Board Chair, having been elected […]
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Focus on Staff: Nicole Ahr, Conservation Specialist
We welcome biologist Nicole Ahr to the Clackamas SWCD staff. Nicole has been working on a variety of projects, including expanding the Backyard Habitat Certification Program in Clackamas County and on a land […]
Board of Directors Approves Equity Statement
On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors voted to approve a District Equity Statement. The development of the following statement was a collaborative effort which […]
Conservation Specialist (Term) Position Announcement
Join our organization as a Conservation Specialist! Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is offering an opportunity for a conservation professional to join us for a career in land conservation. We are looking […]
We’d Like Your Opinion – Strategic Planning Survey
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is seeking feedback from members in our community to help the Conservation District with strategic planning for the coming years. We would appreciate your insights. […]
Prepare Now for Mud and Rain Season!
Fall has officially arrived. Soon we’ll be firmly immersed in rain and mud season. Landowners with livestock face additional challenges once the Oregon rains arrive in full. Muddy pastures and paddocks can cause […]
Prepare Now for Fall Pastures
As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses experience new root growth and work to store carbohydrates in the lower 3-4 inches of the stem. Anything that hinders these two […]
Pasture, Mud, and Manure Videos
Check out our three new videos that address horse pasture, mud, and manure management. They are quick and informative! Did your dream of weed-free, lush pasture turn into weedy, muddy pastures with very […]
Focus on Staff: Scott Eden, Conservation Specialist
If you’re an agricultural producer in Clackamas and have worked with the District over the past few years, you probably already know Scott Eden. Like many district staff, Eden has a wide skill […]
