We’re successfully on the other side of the July 4th holiday weekend, but wildfire season has only just begun. Preparing for wildfire season takes time and effort, but knowing you have taken the […]
Author Archive | Cathy McQueeney
Residential Septic System Repair and Replacement Grant Program
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has secured grant funding for qualified Clackamas County residents for repair or replacement of their septic system, or connection to existing sewer lines. Funds are provided from […]
Conservation Resource Center Re-Opens
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has recently undertaken changes at their Conservation Resource Center (CRC) in Beavercreek, Oregon. Over the past two years, CRC staff were actively going about their duties, […]
Threatened and Endangered Plants List Updated
Thirteen new native plant species have been added to the Oregon Threatened and Endangered Plants list. Our colleagues at the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) recently sent out the following notice. A full […]
Clean Your Boots to Protect Our Natural Areas
Clean your boots! And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too. Give them a quick check before and after you hike to prevent the spread of invasive weeds. Summer is here and that means […]
Managing Your Manure – Using Your Compost
Manure management may be one of the less glamorous responsibilities of owning or caring for livestock, but this information from the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District can help! Here is the […]
Weekend Wildfire Warrior – Intermediate Zone
Preparing for wildfire season takes time and effort, but knowing you have taken the steps to protect your house can bring peace of mind. Join us as we explore the second part of […]
Managing Your Manure – Making Compost
One horse produces 50 pounds of manure per day. Manure and bedding for a horse in a single year can exceed 25 cubic yards. When multiplied by a number of animals, this can […]
Weekend Wildfire Warriors – Immediate Zone
Today is the first day of what we hope will be a very pleasant summer. As we prepare for the upcoming 4th of July holiday, however, many of us are a little uneasy […]
