Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a wide-spread invasive weed found in all parts of Clackamas County. Unlike many native thistles found in Oregon, Canada...
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 26 -March 3, 2024) has begun! Once a year, folks from around the country take a full week to consider the...
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...
Scotch broom is a wide-spread invasive weed in our community. You have probably noticed large stands of it along our rural roads and highways, in pastures...
On Tuesday, December 19, 2023 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support Grants...
English ivy (Hedera helix) may conjure up images of cozy, country cottages, but don’t be deceived. This invasive weed can destroy buildings, poison pets, and...
The 2024 Native Plant Sales are in full swing. While the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District doesn’t host a native plant sale, many of our...
A Message from Christopher Lapp, District Manager: For the past twelve months, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has worked to create a...
The Clackamas County Water Education Team (CCWET) provides water education for students in Clackamas County. This partnership of organizations have a shared...
Clackamas County is home to nine different watershed councils. These councils exists wholly or partially within the Clackamas SWCD service area and they are...
Fall has officially arrived. Soon we’ll be firmly immersed in rain and mud season. Landowners with livestock face additional challenges once the Oregon...
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has added a new no-till drill to it’s collection of farm implements available to local agricultural...
As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses experience new root growth and work to store carbohydrates in the lower 3-4 inches of the stem. ...
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has three videos that address horse pasture, mud, and manure management. They are quick and informative!...
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to announce that new resources are available to landowners affected by the 2020 Labor Day...
People who have stream side properties face different challenges than the typical landowner. The same goes for people who live along creeks and rivers. While...
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers a wide range of support for horse owners in Clackamas County. The following horse pasture video gives...
We’re successfully on the other side of the July 4th holiday weekend, but wildfire season has only just begun. Preparing for wildfire season takes time...
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has secured grant funding for qualified Clackamas County residents for repair or replacement of their septic...
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has recently undertaken changes at their Conservation Resource Center (CRC) in Beavercreek, Oregon. Over...
Thirteen new native plant species have been added to the Oregon Threatened and Endangered Plants list. Our colleagues at the Oregon Department of Agriculture...
Clean your boots! And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too. Give them a quick check before and after you hike to prevent the spread of invasive weeds....
