Horse Pasture Management Video

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers a wide range of support for horse owners in Clackamas County. The following horse pasture video gives...

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The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine

Lesser celandine flowers emerge in early spring. Each spring we welcome the return of abundant flowers and cherish them as they lift our spirits....

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March 2026 Clackamas and Multnomah Local Work Group Meeting

  The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with the East Multnomah and Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation Districts, is...

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Plan, Prepare, and Preserve: Make Conservation Goals a Winter Priority

    Winter is a great time to remember these important conservation and land management tasks in 2026. While the soil is soft, check out a weed...

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2026 Watershed Council Support Grants Awarded

  On Tuesday, December 16, 2025 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support...

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2026 Tree School

Join us for the 36th Tree School on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Clackamas Community College! This year’s event will offer 72 classes to support...

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Annual Report Published for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual report and audit for fiscal year 2024-2025 are now available. Fiscal year 2024-2025 covers the...

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2026 Native Plant Sales

The Winter 2025-2026 Native Plant Sales are in full swing.  While the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District doesn’t host a native plant sale,...

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Funding Available for Conservation Near Canby and Molalla

  The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to announce some good news for landowners near Molalla and Canby. Our partners at the...

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NEW! Succession Planning Video Series

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to announce an Introduction to Succession Planning for Farmers, Ranchers, and Foresters. This 5-part...

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A flyer for Septic Smart Week in September promotes a video series on septic systems in Oregon, featuring four chapter screens on septic overview, system designs, types, and care, with informational text and QR codes.

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You can view our 4-part video series below:  What is a Septic System How a Septic System Works The Most Common Types of Septic Systems in Oregon The Dos...

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Learn how your system works and how to maintain it.

It’s SepticSmart Week: September 15-19, 2025

Do you own a property with a septic system? If so, this is the perfect week to revisit good SepticSmart tips to keep your system in excellent working...

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Fall Mud, Manure, and Pasture Management Workshop

Registration is OPEN for our Fall Mud, Manure, and Pasture Management Workshop! Livestock and pasture managers in the Willamette Valley face special challenges...

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We Need Your Input – Clackamas SWCD Barn

We Need Your Input! The Clackamas SWCD is reaching out to neighbors in the surrounding area to get their input on the future of the old barn located at the...

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Small Lot Sale at Clackamas SWCD – August 23, 2025

Small Lot Sale! Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is holding a Small Lot Sale on August 23, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon at 22055 S. Beavercreek...

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Small Farm School 2025 – Registration is Open!

Registration for Small Farm School 2025 is now open. Click here to register! Small Farm School is a one-day educational event for beginning and intermediate...

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Save the Date for 2025 Small Farm School

Small Farm School is an annual, full-day event with hands-on workshops and classroom sessions. Both beginning and experienced small-scale farmers will find...

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Weekend Wildfire Warriors – Immediate Zone

We may be having a cool and wet May, but Wildfire Month is upon us! Before we know it, we’ll be well into summer and many of us will be concerned...

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May is Wildfire Awareness Month

Part of the beauty of the Pacific Northwest is the lush forested land that surrounds our homes and communities. This beauty is fragile, however, as we have...

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It’s Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week!

This week is Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week.  Spread the word — not the weeds! Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week is an opportunity for all...

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Invitation For Bid (IFB)- Post Wildfire Recovery Services

Sustainable Northwest (SNW), in partnership with the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District, has released an Invitation For Bid for the performance of...

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Notice of FY 2025-2026 Budget Hearing

A public budget hearing meeting of the Board of Directors of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025...

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Notice of Budget Committee Meeting #2 (Final)

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD), Clackamas County, Oregon, will be held on Tuesday,...

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April 2025 is Native Plant Appreciation Month!

We’re celebrating Native Plant Month in April and you should too!  Below are a few terrific reasons why native plants are the best choice for your...

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