The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has four top priorities when addressing conservation needs in Clackamas County: water, wildlife, weeds, and working lands. These priorities are part of our larger set of District […]
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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 conditions needed for life to thrive. Whether […]
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 June 30, 2017). This plan is a […]
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 29, 2016. The content of the letter is shown below. Clackamas […]
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 Directors, the Board adopted resolution 2015-004 to officially […]
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 irrigation, fire suppression, stormwater control, and as an emergency […]
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 Oberg declined to run again for […]
RFQ for Architectural Design Services
The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to publish a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architectural design services. The District is seeking a firm that can develop a conceptual design […]
Annual Report Published
The Clackamas County SWCD is pleased to provide our annual report for fiscal year 2013-2014. The report covers the period from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Selected highlights from the report: […]
