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Council of Councils Supports Clackamas Watershed Councils

Clackamas County is home to ten watershed councils. These councils represent watersheds that are fully or partly located within the Clackamas Soil and Water...

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Happy Earth Day!

Celebrate Earth Day is April 22nd! Earth Day provides a great opportunity to reflect on the planet we all love and share.  One great way to celebrate this...

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Oregon White Oak Workshop, April 2026

Do you have Oregon white oak on your property?  If so, this workshop is for you! Right Tools,Right Place:  Combating Invasives and Restoring Oak Habitat,...

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Streamside Restoration Workshop May 2026

  NOTE:  Please note that this workshop is now closed because it is full.  For information regarding future workshops, please join our mailing list....

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2026 Watershed Council Support Grants Awarded

  On Tuesday, December 16, 2025 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support...

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Funding Available for Conservation Near Canby and Molalla

  The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to announce some good news for landowners near Molalla and Canby. Our partners at the...

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Clean Your Boots to Protect Our Natural Areas

Clean your boots!  And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too.  Give them a quick check before and after you hike to prevent the spread of invasive...

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After the Ice Storm:  Assessing Tree Damage and Moving Forward

The recent ice storm caused a lot of damage across the Willamette Valley and tested the strength of every tree species. Afterwards, it left many of us with a...

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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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Source Water Protection Week: September 26 – October 2

Join us in celebrating the first annual Source Water Protection Week:  September 26 – October 2, 2021.  While this is the first time recognizing this...

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Final Draft Presentation on Molalla River Drinking Water Project Available for Viewing

After two years of work with local residents, land managers, municipalities, community groups, and state and federal agencies, Clackamas SWCD and Cascade...

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Public Input Sought on Molalla River Assessment and Action Plan

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District will host a live online presentation and listening session regarding the final draft of the Molalla River...

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After the Ice Storm:  Assessing Tree Damage and Moving Forward

The recent ice storm caused a lot of damage across the Willamette Valley and tested the strength of every tree species. Afterwards, it left many of us with a...

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District Offers Interest-Free Septic Loan Program

NOTE:  As of June 9, 2021, CSWCD is not accepting any new applications for the Residential Septic System Repair Loan program until such a time as a new staff...

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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...

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Failing Septic System? We Can Help!

NOTE:  As of June 9, 2021, CSWCD is not accepting any new applications for the Residential Septic System Repair Loan program until such a time as a new staff...

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Going Hiking? Clean Your Boots!

As you head out for some well deserved exercise or restorative time in nature, remember to clean your boots before and after you hike.  And your sneakers,...

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Recorded Presentation About the Molalla River Drinking Water Project Available for Viewing and Comment

Our online presentation and listening session about the Molalla River Drinking Water Project was well attended with over 30 attendees and great discussion...

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Local Watershed Volunteer Opportunities

  Late winter is upon us and our local watershed councils have many fabulous watershed volunteer opportunities available here in Clackamas County! This is...

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Fish “Home Improvement” Project a Success

Milk Creek, in the Molalla River basin, is home to a number of fish species:  Chinook and Coho salmon, winter steelhead, cutthroat trout, and Pacific...

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Fall Watershed Volunteer Opportunities

Many of our watershed council partners are gearing up for fall cleanup events, tours, and celebrations.  This is a great way for you to get involved in the...

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Winter Storms Bring Streambank Erosion

Streambank erosion is a natural process and, in an undisturbed stream, it usually happens slowly over time. However, once a stream is disturbed and plants...

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Claudia is Coming to the Molalla-Pudding Rivers Celebration!

When you see a 29-foot Chinook salmon heading to Canby Community Park, you know something exciting is happening! Join us on Saturday, May 21, 2016, for the...

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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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