Clackamas SWCD

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.

Watch Our Septic System Video Series

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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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 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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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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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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Proposed Budget Released for FY 2025-2026

Today, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s budget officer released the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 (July 1, 2025 through...

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District Supports 2025 Farmers Markets

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to support local farmers markets! Our Farmers Markets Support Grant program is designed to help our...

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Spring 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...

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Forest Weed Management Field Day

Join Clackamas SWCD’s Justin Cooley at Hopkins Demonstration Forest in Beavercreek, Oregon on Saturday, April 12, 2025 for a Forest Weed Management Field...

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February Farm Checklist: Test Soil and Reserve Equipment!

The days are slowly but surely getting longer and that means it is time to prepare for the upcoming season. February Checklist: Soil test your fields if you...

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Clackamas SWCD

Clackamas and Multnomah Local Work Group Meeting

The Natural Resources Conservation Service, in partnership with the East Multnomah and Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation Districts, is holding a Local Work...

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2025 Watershed Council Support Grants Awarded

  On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support...

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Now is the Time to Prepare Fall Pastures

Healthy spring forage and hay yields benefit from careful pasture management in the fall. As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses...

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Learn how your system works and how to maintain it.

It’s SepticSmart Week: September 16-20, 2024

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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Emerald Ash Borer Found in Clackamas County

On Monday, August 19, 2024, The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) sent out an update on the distribution of the Emerald Ash Borer in Oregon. Up until...

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