Two people work along a gravel path bordered by grass and dense green trees; one operates a chainsaw cutting brush while the other walks ahead, both wearing protective helmets and outdoor clothing.

Roads cleared of brush: phase 1

Roads cleared Last week, Clackamas SWCD brought in a contractor to clear the main haul road and clear some spur roads.  This was mechanical control involving...

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Aerial view of a forested landscape with a dirt road winding through trees and hills, under a cloudy sky. Text at the top reads Eagle Creek Community Forest Management Plan.

Community Forest Plan adopted and submitted

On July 23, 2019, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors approved the Eagle Creek Community Forest Plan.  The Plan was...

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A group of eleven adults stands side by side outdoors on grass, smiling at the camera. They are dressed casually with hats, and green trees fill the background under bright sunlight.

Community Forest Advisory Committee to meet June 24

The Eagle Creek Community Forest Advisory Committee will meet at 9:00 am on June 24, 2019 in the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offices at 221...

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Community Forest receives national attention

The Eagle Creek Community Forest received national attention this week! On May 21, 2019, the National Association of Conservation Districts published a story...

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A mountain lion walks across a grassy clearing near a forest, captured by a trail camera at dusk. The background features dense green trees and brush.

Apex predators captured on camera!

In April, we placed five trail cameras on the Eagle Creek Community Forest property. Three weeks later we pulled the memory cards to see if we captured any...

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Field visit and wildlife at Eagle Creek Community Forest

The Eagle Creek Community Forest advisory committee toured the forest yesterday, and along the way, we downloaded some spectacular wildlife captures from our...

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The Trust for Public Land Permanently Protects Community Forest Near Estacada

The Trust for Public Land published a news release on the Clackamas SWCD’s acquisition of the Eagle Creek Community Forest on April 30, 2019.  TPL was...

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Conservation district acquires Eagle Creek Community Forest

On March 28, 2019, the statutory warranty deed was filed, transferring ownership of the Eagle Creek Community Forest from The Trust for Public Land to the...

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Rendering of Conservation Resource Center facing Beavercreek Road

Conservation Resource Center Nearing Milestone

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s project to build a permanent office and workshop/meeting facility is nearing a key milestone:...

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A small, fast-flowing stream winds through a forested area with moss-covered rocks and bare trees, creating a peaceful natural scene.

New community forest project near Estacada

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the upcoming purchase of a 319-acre forest parcel near Estacada.  This long-term...

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New Community Forest Project near Estacada

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the upcoming purchase of a 319-acre forest parcel near Estacada.  This long-term...

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District Seeks to Acquire Important Habitat for Fish and Elk

At the February 27, 2018 meeting of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s Board of Directors, a proposal to acquire 318 acres of land on...

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Conditional Use Approved for Conservation Resource Center

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District previously submitted a conditional use application for a new office and meeting facility called the Conservation...

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What Natural Resource Issue is Most Important to You?

Help the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District make choices about future programs and services by answering some short questions and sharing your...

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Update on Molalla River Property Acquisition

We are saddened to report that an acquisition Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has worked toward for nearly two-and-a-half years has fallen...

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Over 66 tons of Pesticide Removed from Area Watersheds

In late April, several organizations worked together to hold the most recent pesticide collection event in Clackamas County. More than 9,000 pounds of unused,...

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Invitation to Bid: Milk Creek-Mulino Bank Stabilization Project – Deadline Extended

Clackamas SWCD is requesting bids from qualified contractors for the construction of a bank stabilization/fish habitat enhancement project on Milk Creek on a...

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The District’s Natural Resource Priorities

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has four top priorities when addressing conservation needs in Clackamas County: water, wildlife, weeds, and...

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What’s the Weather?

Interested in weather? Learn about weather and get the current weather forecast. About weather The study of weather can aid in understanding the narrow band of...

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Annual Work Plan for 2016-2017 Adopted

New FY 2016-2017 Annual Plan of Work The District’s Board of Directors has adopted an annual work plan for fiscal year 2016-2017 (July 1, 2016 through...

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Board Expresses Strong Support for Protecting Farmland

The District’s Board of Directors expressed their strong support for protecting farmland in a letter delivered to Clackamas County Commissioners on June...

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Clackamas SWCD

We Have a New Name!

Effective June 22, 2015, the District’s new name is: Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. At the April 21, 2015 meeting of the Board of...

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Rainwater Harvesting at Schoolyard Farms

Rainwater harvesting has numerous benefits for urban or rural landowners.  Watch the video to learn the what, why, and how of collecting rainwater for...

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Clackamas SWCD

Board Officers Elected for FY 2015-2016

At their May 19, 2015 regular meeting, the Board of Directors elected officers for the upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016). Chair Ron...

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