Failing Septic System? We Can Help!

NOTE:  As of June 9, 2021, CSWCD is not accepting any new applications for the Residential Septic System Repair Loan program until such a time as a new staff...

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Going Hiking? Clean Your Boots!

As you head out for some well deserved exercise or restorative time in nature, remember to clean your boots before and after you hike.  And your sneakers,...

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July’s Weed of the Month: Tansy Ragwort

Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is an invasive weed with a long and deadly history in the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon, it is designated as a Class B invasive...

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Pollinator Challenge: Lawn Management Without Pesticides

Can lawn management practices contribute to the improved health of our pollinators?  The answer is a resounding YES!  Here are some helpful suggestions to...

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General Manager Position Announcement

The District is no longer accepting applications for the position of General Manager as the Board of Directors and hiring committee review applications...

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2020 Summer Farmers Market Season is Open!

Did you know that Clackamas County is home to 12 different summer farmers markets?  Our local markets are well represented in both rural and urban parts of...

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District Announces 2020 Scholarship Awards

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to announce 2020 scholarship award recipients Alexa Hayes from Damascus and Maja Rohling from...

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June’s Weed of the Month: Policeman’s Helmet

hr Policeman’s helmet (Impatiens glandulifera) is an invasive weed that grows in ditches, wetlands, and along waterways. Native to India, this fast-growing...

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Board of Director Positions Open for Election

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will have three Board of Director positions open for election this fall. The positions open include:...

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Oregon (and National) Invasive Species Awareness Week Part 2

What’s better that one National Invasive Species Awareness Week for 2020?  How about two? National Invasive Species Awareness Week Part 2 (May 16...

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Clackamas SWCD Seeks Public Input Regarding Molalla River Drinking Water Source Quality

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will host a live online presentation and listening session regarding Molalla River drinking water source...

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May’s Weed of the Month: Orange Hawkweed

hr Orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) is a relatively new invasive weed in Clackamas County.  With your help, our team plans to keep it from becoming a...

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“Soil Your Undies” in the Sandy River Watershed!

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District “Soil Your Undies” campaign (otherwise known as The Cotton Brief Challenge) is off to an...

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District Conservation Loan Program Featured by DEQ

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District was featured in the Winter 2020 newsletter of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, (CWSRF) a program of the...

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Western Bluebirds Soar at Conservation Resource Center

Western bluebirds are showing up at the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation Resource Center!  It’s a sure sign of spring and a...

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April’s Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard

Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an increasingly invasive weed in our community.  Native to central and western Europe, this fast-growing plant commonly...

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Clackamas SWCD Office Is Closed

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is concerned about the health of our constituents and staff.  Therefore, we are closing our office to the...

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District Adds Native Pollinator Hedgerow

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District staff grabbed shovels, wheelbarrows, and rakes on a frosty March morning to build a native pollinator...

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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...

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March’s Weed of the Month: Canada thistle

hr Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a widespread invasive weed found in all parts of Clackamas County.  Unlike the many native thistles found in Oregon,...

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Molalla River Drinking Water Listening Sessions

CANCELLATION NOTICE:  PLEASE BE ADVISED Due to concerns regarding novel Corona virus/COVID-19, Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (Clackamas SWCD)...

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Local Watershed Volunteer Opportunities

  Late winter is upon us and our local watershed councils have many fabulous watershed volunteer opportunities available here in Clackamas County! This is...

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District Open House Welcomes Local Community

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District celebrated the newly completed Conservation Resource Center with an Open House on Saturday, January 25th. ...

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District Awards 2020 Watershed Council Support Grants

On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support Grants...

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