Springwater Western Bluebird Trail

Congratulations to the students of Springwater Environmental Sciences School for the successful installation of their western bluebird trail. Their hard work,...

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OktoberPest 2017 Pest Management Workshops

Pest management workshops for greenhouse and nursery employees will be offered every Thursday during the month of October.  This low-cost series is presented...

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District Welcomes Ron Oberg as New Director Emeritus

We are happy to announce that former board chair Ron Oberg has accepted the appointment as Director Emeritus at the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation...

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Soil Health Workshop for School and Community Gardens

Clackamas SWCD offers a Soil Health Workshop for teachers and community garden educators on Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 8:30 - 2:00 at Springwater...

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Broken septic systems can harm public health and contaminate water.

Brush Up on Your Septic System During SepticSmart Week

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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NEW Residential Septic System Repair Loan Program

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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Rain and Mud Season is Coming – Be Prepared!

Fall has yet to officially arrive, but social media is already abuzz about the upcoming rain and mud season.  Landowners with livestock face additional...

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Fall Watershed Volunteer Opportunities

Many of our watershed council partners are gearing up for fall cleanup events, tours, and celebrations.  This is a great way for you to get involved in the...

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Prepare Now for Fall Pastures

Fall pasture management can help ensure a healthy pasture for next year. As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses experience new root...

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We’ll See YOU at the Clackamas County Fair!

This year’s Clackamas County Fair is themed “Five Days of Fun,” and the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is geared up to engage...

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Drip Irrigation Project Yields Water Savings

A recently completed conservation project with local nursery producer J. Frank Schmidt and Son Co. is a water savings success!  The drip irrigation project...

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Soil Solarization Field Day

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District staff recently attended a soil solarization field day at the J. Frank Schmidt Nursery in Boring, Oregon.  This...

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Focus on Staff: Jenne Reische, Riparian Specialist

Jenne Reische is a Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Riparian Specialist. While cross-trained and experienced in many areas of conservation...

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Clean Your Boots After Your Hike!

Summer is upon us and that means Oregonians will be out in force, visiting the many wonderful parks and recreation areas for which our state is so famous. ...

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Citizen Science Detection and Reporting of Invasive Plants Workshop

Calling all outdoor explorers!  Here is a terrific opportunity to engage in citizen science to help us identify and report invasive weeds in the Mt. Hood...

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June is National Pollinator Month!

This June, in honor of National Pollinator Month, why not invite a pollinator home!  We’ve put together several tips to help you get started. Plant an...

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It’s Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week!

May 14-20 has been declared Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week! Take the opportunity this week to reflect on the invasive weeds impacting Oregon and begin...

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Free Water Quality Teacher Workshop for 3rd – 6th Grade Educators

All Clackamas County 3rd through 6th grade teachers are invited to attend a free water quality workshop. This hand-on workshop will be held on Thursday, August...

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Director Emeritus Shares Wealth of Experience

Michael Weinberg is Director Emeritus at the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District.  This honorary position was extended to Weinberg in 2015 in...

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Backyard Habitat Certification Program

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District announces the expansion of the Backyard Habitat Certification Program in Clackamas County! The Backyard...

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Springtime Tips to Keep Manure Out of Water

We have had an especially wet winter and there is more rain in store for us this spring.   While some of that rain soaks into our ground water, much …...

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RFQ for Residential Septic System Repair Services

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to publish a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Residential Septic System Repair Services. The...

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Winter Storms Bring Streambank Erosion

Streambank erosion is a natural process and, in an undisturbed stream, it usually happens slowly over time. However, once a stream is disturbed and plants...

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District Supports Watershed Councils

On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Partnership...

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