Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District seeks an experienced Conservation Specialist. This individual will work mainly with small farms and rural/urban residential properties. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of plant […]
Author Archive | Cathy McQueeney
The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine
Each spring we welcome the return of abundant flowers and cherish them as they lift our spirits. Unfortunately, some of these beautiful plants have proven to be aggressive and, ultimately, highly unwanted. One […]
After the Ice Storm: Assessing Tree Damage and Moving Forward
The recent ice storm caused a lot of damage across the Willamette Valley and tested the strength of every tree species. Afterwards, it left many of us with a mess and asking what […]
Annual Report Published for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual report and audit for fiscal year 2019-2020 are now available. Fiscal year 2019-2020 covers the period from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. (Oregon […]
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. […]
Clackamas SWCD Open by Appointment Only
Due to Covid-19 restriction, Clackamas SWCD is closed to the public except by appointment. Our staff will continue to assist our landowners via the telephone and email. We continue to monitor this ever-changing […]
Seasonal Rains and Your Septic Field
Rain, rain, and more rain. How is your septic field holding up? Heavy, prolonged rain can have an impact on your septic system’s performance. Most of your septic system is sealed and is […]
Focus on Staff: Tami Guttridge, Office Manager
Tami Guttridge is often the first person people interact with when they contact the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. She is the District Office Manager and occupies the front desk where she […]
Farm Transition Planning – Why is it So Important?
Managing risk is a must in agriculture. Farmers, ranchers, and forest owners know this well – they take care to plant at the perfect time, they select disease-resistant crop varieties, they vaccinate their […]
