Budget Committee Approves FY 2023-2024 Budget
On May 2, 2023, the Budget Committee for the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District met for the second time this year. At this meeting, the Committee completed four required duties: Consider public comment; Discuss/revise […]
Soil Health Principles that Improve Farm Operations Workshop
Healthy soils are essential to the success of every agricultural operation. Our new workshop, Soil Health Principles that Improve Farm Operations, will provide you with the information you need you need to know […]
Residential Septic System Repair and Replacement Grant Program
UPDATE June 27, 2024: The Septic Repair Grant Program has received additional funding and is again accepting applications. The new deadline is September 30, 2024! Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has […]
Raptors and Beneficial Insects – Alternative Pest Control
There are many benefits to adding cover crop to your farm, tree, or orchard management plan. However, vegetative cover practices can lead to increased pest pressure from mice, voles, gophers, etc. Our new […]
Focus on Staff: Bee Sinichko, WeedWise Specialist
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to announce a new staff member, Bee Sinichko. Sinichko joins our organization as a WeedWise Specialist. They will also serve as the new shared […]
Focus on Staff: Monte Mattsson, WeedWise Specialist
We are pleased to welcome Monte Mattsson as the newest member of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. Mattsson joined the District as a new WeedWise Specialist in early March 2023. He […]
District Supports 2023 Farmers Markets
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to support local farmers markets with Farmers Markets Support Grants. Clackamas County farmers markets are well represented in both rural and urban parts of […]
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 homeowners in Clackamas County? And did you know that these […]
Proposed Budget and Budget Message Released for FY 2023-2024
Today, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s budget officer released the proposed budget and the budget message for fiscal year 2023-24 (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024). Because the District receives […]