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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Focus on Staff: Nathan Tucker, Fiscal Administrator

District staff and Board of Directors are happy to welcome Nathan Tucker as the District’s new fiscal administrator.  Tucker holds a bachelor’s...

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Jesse Nelson (Zone 1)

Nelson Brings Nursery Perspective to Board

During the past year, we have highlighted our District Board directors with short biographies to help you get to know the people who direct the District. ...

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Board Member Enjoys and Protects Natural Resources

Joan Zuber, a Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District board member, moved to Elk Prairie in the southwestern Clackamas County foothills to take...

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ONEStop Farmgate: A New Resource in Clackamas County

Clackamas County OneStop Farmgate is a new, FREE resource for farmers in Clackamas County. This website is designed to make it easier for farmers to find the...

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Focus on Staff: Scott Eden, Conservation Specialist

Conservation Specialist Scott Eden has just completed his first year with the District, but he’s been honing his expertise as a conservationist for over...

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Healthy soil is made up of much more than silt, sand, and clay!

Training the Trainer – Soil Health 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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Focus on Staff: Nicole Ahr, Conservation Specialist

We welcome biologist Nicole Ahr to the Clackamas SWCD staff. Nicole has been working on a variety of projects, including expanding the Backyard Habitat...

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Improving Riparian Habitats One Landowner at a Time

Our partners at Molalla River Watch recently published their Summer 2016 Newsletter.  This article below, written by Asako Yamamuro, Molalla River Watch...

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Focus on Staff: Matt Van Wey

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District welcomes a new employee to our professional team this week. Conservation Specialist Matt Van Wey brings a...

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Conservation Fun and Games at the 2016 Clackamas County Fair

This year’s Clackamas County Fair is themed “Spectacular Fun for Everyone,” and the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is geared...

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Register for Small Farm School 2016 Today!

Registration is open for Small Farm School 2016!  To make the offerings available to folks who have traditionally been unable to attend on a Saturday, this...

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