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. Ivy grows quickly, requires little maintenance, […]
Author Archive | Cathy McQueeney
2024 Native Plant Sales
The 2024 Native Plant Sales are in full swing. While the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District doesn’t host a native plant sale, many of our local districts do. And if you don’t […]
Annual Report Published for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual report for fiscal year 2022-2023 is now available. Fiscal year 2022-2023 covers the period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. (Oregon Revised Statute […]
December Invasive Weed of the Month: English Holly
English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a popular evergreen frequently noticed during the month of December. Festive decorators and traditional songs “deck the halls with boughs of holly”. For many people, the shiny, dark […]
District Adopts New Strategic Plan
A Message from Christopher Lapp, District Manager: For the past twelve months, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has worked to create a strategic plan that will guide the District for the […]
Clackamas County Water Education Team (CCWET)
The Clackamas County Water Education Team (CCWET) provides water education for students in Clackamas County. This partnership of organizations have a shared interest in water and watershed-related education issues. These issues include water […]
Council of Councils Supports Clackamas Watershed Councils
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 […]
We’re Hiring for Two New WeedWise Positions!
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation is accepting applications for two positions with our organization. Please follow the links below to find all of the information for each position. WeedWise Specialist and CWMA […]
November Invasive Weed of the Month: Spurge Laurel
Spurge laurel (Daphne laureola) is neither a spurge nor a laurel, but rather an invasive plant in the Daphne family. This perennial plant has poisonous berries, spreads aggressively in our native forests, and […]