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? If large […]
Author Archive | Cathy McQueeney
Is Your Land Going Downstream?
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District recently completed Molalla Watershed Drinking Water Source Protection Plan. This plan identified threats to the Molalla River water quality. The technical advisory committee for the plan […]
Source Water Protection Week: September 26 – October 2
Join us in celebrating the first annual Source Water Protection Week: September 26 – October 2, 2021. While this is the first time recognizing this week, protecting our drinking water sources is important […]
Prepare Now for Fall Pastures
Fall pasture management can help ensure a healthy pasture for next year. As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses experience new root growth and work to store carbohydrates in […]
New Publications for Oregon White Oak
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has new resources available on Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana) . Oregon white oak is a magnificent tree with a long history in the Willamette Valley. Oak […]
Small Farm School 2021 – Registration is Open!
Registration for Small Farm School 2021 is now open. Click here to register! Small Farm School is a one-day educational event for beginning and intermediate small-scale farmers and rural land stewards. This year is […]
Fire Preparedness Webinar for Clackamas County
Learn about fire preparedness in Clackamas County on July 28, 2021, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in a free, virtual webinar. Join Clackamas SWCD and our valued fire protection, emergency management, and land […]
District Bids Farewell to Career Conservationist, Eann Rains
It is with sincere well-wishes that we bid Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation Investments Program Coordinator Eann Rains a fond farewell as she moves forward into retirement. Rains has been with […]
Conservation Specialist (Term) Position Announcement
Please Note: Recruitment for this position is currently closed. Join our organization as a Conservation Specialist! Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is offering an opportunity to begin a career in land conservation. […]