Summer is fast approaching and with the prediction of drought conditions, many of us are a little uneasy about the possibility of wildfire. Now is the time to put that nervous energy to […]
Author Archive | Lisa Kilders
Post-fire Erosion Control and Rehabilitation
Today we were fortunate to have the two experts available to talk about post-fire erosion control practices. Kathy Pendergrass the Oregon State Plant Material Specialist and Andrew Owen the Oregon State Forester both […]
Fraud Alert!
It has come to our attention that someone is calling residents claiming to be from the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District and saying that invoices are past due. If you receive this […]
Protect Your Forest From Fire
Forest fires are currently raging along the West Coast. Here in Clackamas County, when this time of year rolls around, we cross our fingers, hoping wildfires will not start on our property. Use […]
Position closed: Multi-County Riparian Technician
Applications are no longer being accepted for this position. Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District seeks applicants for a Multi-County Riparian Technician. This is a limited duration (1.5 years), full-time position that is […]
Join in the 2019 Soil Health Challenge!
Join local farmers and home gardeners who are burying cotton underwear to assess the biological activity in their soil and evaluate soil health. Over the next two months, the 100% cotton briefs that […]
Fire Workshop Offered Again Due to Popular Demand!
Due to the overwhelming interest in Keeping Your Home and Property Safe from Wildfire, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has scheduled a second workshop in Welches. Workshop details: May 7, 2019, […]
Expanded Hours for Local Farm Service Agency
Good news! Beginning March 19, 2019, the Clackamas County Farm Service Agency (FSA) office will be open three days a week, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Better news! […]
2019 Scholarship Application Available
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is committed to supporting local students who care about our natural resources and wish to promote conservation, impacting future natural resource decisions. The District is pleased […]
