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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Farm Social Fun for the Whole Family – Saturday, July 9th!

It’s summer in Oregon, and that means it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine!  And while you’re at it, why not enjoy the miniature...

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Claudia is Coming to the Molalla-Pudding Rivers Celebration!

When you see a 29-foot Chinook salmon heading to Canby Community Park, you know something exciting is happening! Join us on Saturday, May 21, 2016, for the...

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Do Your Part – Be SepticSmart!

Do you own a property with a septic system?  Well maintained and properly functioning septic systems provide effective onsite wastewater treatment, allow...

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Annual 4-County CWMA Pull Together Shares the Latest on Invasive Weeds

Registration for the 2016 Annual Pull-Together event is open!  Each year, land managers, field workers, contractors, and invasive weed professionals gather...

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Collaboration is Key to New Outdoor Classroom

It was a clear and chilly November afternoon as students, neighbors, staff, and community partners gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the...

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Videos Highlight Conservation District Work

Our organization is ever-growing and changing, but our deep commitment to serving private landowners in Clackamas County remains strong!  Together, we can...

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Be a Backyard Steward: Attend an Oak Habitat Presentation Near You

NOTE:  Final workshop is January 20, 2016 in Milwaukie!! Do you live in North Clackamas County? Do you have Oregon white oak in your yard or neighborhood? Are...

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Board Member Celebrates 20 Years of Service with District

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District celebrates the 20th anniversary of board member Don Guttridge. Director Guttridge was elected to represent...

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