Christmas Trees for Fish Habitat

Make a fish happy in 2018!  Dispose of your Christmas tree for fish habitat! The North Clackamas Urban Watersheds Council and the North Clackamas Parks and...

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Sharing Erosion Technology with Nursery Growers

This October, a special demonstration day was offered for local nursery growers that showcased construction technology to control erosion. Growers, along with...

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Spring Pasture – Anxious to Graze?

We’ve had a taste of warm weather and spring pasture grasses are growing, but wait!  Don’t turn those horses out too early! While your horses may...

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Bugs as Indicators of Water Quality

Got bugs? Did you notice folks in orange vests looking under rocks and kicking the sediment in Doane and North Fork Deep Creeks in early October?  They were...

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Almost 60 Tons of Pesticides Removed from Watersheds

Early in November, several organizations worked together to hold two pesticide collection events in Clackamas County.  More than 8,437 pounds of unused, old,...

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Use Sunny Fall Days to Prepare for Winter

As those rainy days of winter loom on the horizon, take advantage of the sunny, warm fall days to prepare for winter! Tackling farm maintenance and good...

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Want to Grow Food Later in the Season?

Our friends at Clackamas Community College (CCC) are offering a workshop to those who are interested in extending the growing season for cool weather crops. ...

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Oakscaping Workshop Opportunities

Landscaping With Oregon White Oak Do you have, or would you like, Oregon white oak in your yard? We are looking for urban landowners interested in landscaping...

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Clackamas River Invasive Species Partnership Project Moves Forward

The Clackamas River Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) was recently awarded funds totaling $431,250 from Portland General Electric (PGE) through the...

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A New Tool for Christmas Tree Growers – CANCELLED

Unfortunately this workshop has been cancelled. Christmas tree growers, you will not want to miss this opportunity to learn about a new decision making guide...

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Local Rain Garden Receives National Attention

Earlier this month the Clackamas United Church of Christ (CUCC) was awarded first place in a national “Be the Church of the Month” contest with...

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RFP for Audit Services

Request for Proposals: Audit Services July 23, 2016 UPDATE: This procurement is closed. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (“CSWCD” or...

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Plan and Plant the Best Pollinator Habitat Possible

National Pollinator Week June 20-26 If you have listened to news reports over the last few years, you probably know that pollinators are in trouble. They have...

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Director Positions Open for Election

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will have three Director positions open for election this fall. The positions open include: Zone 2...

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Who Knew…Bugs to the Rescue!

Were you aware that many beetles, flies, and “true bugs” actually attack, lay eggs in, and sometimes eat harmful pests that farmers and gardeners often...

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Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week

Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week May 15-21, 2016...

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Scholarship Applications Due Soon

Do not miss this great opportunity! Download the scholarship documents below or contact our office for application materials . If you have any questions please...

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Saving Water for Other Uses

It is official; this was a very wet winter! According the National Weather Service, totals for the “meteorological” winter (December-...

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New Partnership Tackles Costly Invasive Weeds on Clackamas River

Invasive weeds cost Oregon residents millions of dollars each year, but a new effort is now underway to control invasive weeds along the Clackamas River. This...

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Are Invasive Blackberries Haunting Your Property?

The beautiful autumn leaves with their reds and golds are a stark contrast to the thorny invasive blackberries looming at the edge of your field or backyard. ...

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Weir Removal…a dam good idea!

Weirs are barriers built in a stream to pool water for irrigation, recreation, and sometimes to generate power.  They are found in many of our local streams,...

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Sprayer Maintenance, Set-up, and Calibration Workshop

Clackamas County growers, you have the first chance to reserve your place for a hands-on workshop on sprayer maintenance, set-up, and calibration.  This is a...

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Barnyards and Birkenstocks: An Evening with Don Stuart

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District invites you to join us for an evening with author Don Stuart. Don has spent his career working with such groups...

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Did You See That Fish?

It is not every day that you see a 29-foot long, 14-foot tall Chinook salmon hanging out in a field outside of Beavercreek. No, it was not an attack by...

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