Invitation For Bid (IFB)- Post Wildfire Recovery Services

Sustainable Northwest (SNW), in partnership with the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District, has released an Invitation For Bid for the performance of...

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April 2025 is Native Plant Appreciation Month!

We’re celebrating Native Plant Month in April and you should too!  Below are a few terrific reasons why native plants are the best choice for your...

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Agricultural Pesticide Collection Event, May 2025

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to announce that there will be a FREE Agricultural Pesticide Collection Event on Saturday, May 17, 2025...

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Mud, Manure, Horse Pasture Management Workshop Series

  The registration for this workshop series is currently full.  If you are still interested in joining us, please call 503-210-6000 to have your name...

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Register for Our Streamside Restoration Workshop!

Are you interested in wildlife habitats, keeping water clean, and stopping soil from washing away along a creek, stream, or river? Come to our Streamside...

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January Invasive Weed of the Month: English Ivy

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...

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It’s SepticSmart Week: September 16-20, 2024

Do you own a property with a septic system? If so, this is the perfect week to revisit good SepticSmart tips to keep your system in excellent working...

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Septic Systems: A 4-Part Video Series

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is happy to announce the release of a 4-part video series on septic systems.  This video series was...

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Register for Our Streamside Restoration Workshop Series!

Are you interested in providing wildlife habitat, better water quality, and erosion control on a creek, stream, or river? Then join us for our two day...

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Streamside Planting and Maintenance Workbook & Workshop

Do you have a stream on your property? Have you considered restoring the streamside for bank protection, wildlife habitat, and shade for the stream? Today is...

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January Invasive Weed of the Month: English Ivy

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...

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2024 Native Plant Sales

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...

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Council of Councils Supports Clackamas Watershed Councils

Clackamas County is home to nine different watershed councils.  These councils exists wholly or partially within the Clackamas SWCD service area and they are...

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Here Comes the Rain – Cover Your Manure!

  If you have livestock or horses, then you have manure!  You may have a mountain of manure that grows daily.  So, is it a problem or is it a …...

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Prepare Now for Mud and Rain Season!

Fall has officially arrived. Soon we’ll be firmly immersed in rain and mud season.  Landowners with livestock face additional challenges once the Oregon...

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Videos for Horse Owners and Pasture Managers

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has three videos that address horse pasture, mud, and manure management.  They are quick and informative!...

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Managing Your Manure – Using Your Compost

  Manure management may be one of the less glamorous responsibilities of owning or caring for livestock, but this information from the Clackamas Soil and...

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Managing Your Manure – Making Compost

One horse produces 50 pounds of manure per day. Manure and bedding for a horse in a single year can exceed 25 cubic yards. When multiplied by a number of...

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District Offers Interest-Free Septic Loan Program

Did you know that the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers a Residential Septic System Repair and Replacement Loan Program to eligible...

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Council of Councils Deepens Watershed Partnerships

Clackamas County is home to nine different watershed councils.  These councils exists wholly or partially within the Clackamas SWCD service area and they are...

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Get to Know the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District

Every day we meet people who aren’t familiar with the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District.  But that’s okay!  We are always excited to...

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Got Manure? Put a Cover on It!

  If you have livestock or horses, then you have manure!  You may have a mountain of manure that grows daily.  So, is it a problem or is it a …...

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Prepare Now for Mud and Rain Season!

Fall has officially arrived. Soon we’ll be firmly immersed in rain and mud season.  Landowners with livestock face additional challenges once the Oregon...

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Pasture, Mud, and Manure Videos

Check out our three new videos that address horse pasture, mud, and manure management.  They are quick and informative! Did your dream of weed-free, lush...

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