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Ready to Level Up Your Lawn Care?

Are you ready to level up your lawn care?

Join us on Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 8:45 – 11:00 a.m. at the Environmental Learning Center at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City for a free Lawn Care Workshop!

During this workshop, you will learn about how to maximize results to create a thick, healthy lawn. Topics covered include:

  • grass types for lawn goals,
  • fertilization,
  • creating healthy soil, and
  • tips for water conservation.

This workshop will be taught by Jacob Rose, owner Wild Rose Consulting Services, LLC.

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Space is limited, so reserve your spot today by sending an email to [email protected]

Coffee and morning snacks will be served. All participants will be eligible for exciting door prizes!!!

About the Speaker

Jacob is a landscaper and owner of Wild Rose Consulting Services LLC, where he specializes in integrated weed management. Jacob has contracted with local government agencies and non-profit organizations to teach workshops in plant identification, ecological design, and landscaper safety. He also helps homeowners create vibrant places for people and wildlife in their backyards. In his current role is as an Invasive Species Specialist for the Institute for Natural Resources at Portland State University, he administers programs which track the spread of invasive species across Oregon. When he’s not in the weeds, he’s getting in way over his head with DIY projects or scrolling iNaturalist.

This event is sponsored by Clackamas River Water Providers, Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District,
Clackamas Water Environment Services, Oak Lodge Water Services, and The City of Oregon City.

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District Office Closed for Staff Training

The offices of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District will be closed on Tuesday, April 16th, through Thursday, April 18, 2024 in order to allow staff to attend the annual CONNECT Conference. This conference brings together conservation employees from around the state for educational sessions, organizational meetings, and networking. The office will re-open on Friday, April 18, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

Our partners at Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) who are also located at our 22055 S. Beavercreek Rd. Service Center will have office hours as usual.

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Celebrating Water Event

Clackamas SWCD, in partnership with other public organizations in Clackamas County, will be participating in Celebrating Water, a 2-day event held at Clackamas Community College on April 2nd and 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. until noon. This annual even is put on by the Clackamas County Water Education Team (CCWET) and includes, but is not limited to, partners from such organizations at Clackamas River Water Providers, Water Environment Service, Oak Lodge Sanitary District, National Wildlife Federation, Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center, Clackamas River Basin Council, and more.

The Celebrating Water event provides hands on activities for 4th and 5th grade students from around Clackamas County. A water conservation themed theater presentation is also provided by master story-teller Will Hornyack. Advance registration for this event is required and all available slots are now filled.

Reference this article for more information about CCWET.

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Notice of Budget Committee Meeting #2 (Final)

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD), Clackamas County, Oregon, will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. This meeting will be held both in person and virtually.

The purpose of the meeting is to revise (as needed) and approve the CSWCD budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 and the property tax rate to be levied by the CSWCD.

Public Comment Will Be Taken

Any person may attend to provide comment to the Budget Committee. Written comments may be emailed to [email protected] and must be received by 1:30 pm on April 23, 2024.

Topic: Budget Committee Meeting #2
Time: Apr 23, 2024 02:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 899 6269 7982
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Notice of Budget Committee Meeting #1

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD), Clackamas County, Oregon, will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will be held both in-person and virtually.

The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Public comment will not be taken.

A copy of the proposed budget may be obtained on or after March 22, 2024, on the CSWCD website, or you may call our office at 503-210-6000.

Topic: Budget Committee Meeting #1
Time: Mar 26, 2024 02:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 852 3229 9338
Passcode: 454653

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Budget Committee Meeting on April 23rd – Public Comment

An additional, separate meeting of the Budget Committee will be held to take public comment. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. (See calendar for meeting link.)

The purpose of the meeting is to revise (as needed) and approve the CSWCD budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 and the property tax rate to be levied by the CSWCD.

Any person may attend to provide a comment to the Budget Committee. Written comments may be emailed to [email protected] and must be received by 1:30 pm on April 23, 2023.

 

 

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Spring Forward Community Resource Fair

Join the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District and a host of other exhibitors on Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Oregon City for the 2024 Spring Forward Community Resource Fair. The event will be held at the Pioneer Community Center located at 615 5th St. in Oregon City.

This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to engage with your community. There will be resource booths, youth activities, an indoor playground, and entertainment. This is a great way to get connected with your community, and learn about resources available and ways to take care of the environment this spring.

Visit www.orcity.org for more information.

 

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Board Development Work Group

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board Development Work Group will meet on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. to discuss the group charter and what governance committees need to be established.

This meeting is open to the public, but public comment will not be taken.

Please use the link below to join the meeting or call 503-210-6000 for instructions to join by phone.

Topic: CSWCD Board Development Work Group Meeting
Time: Feb 1, 2024 02:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 843 7091 5818
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