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 October 1, 2024: The Septic Repair Grant Program is not accepting applications at this time. The deadline to turn in applications was September 30, 2024. If you are still interested in the […]
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 […]
Meet Don Guttridge, Clackamas SWCD Zone 5 Director
Don Guttridge is the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Zone 5 Director. Zone 5 covers the eastern side of Clackamas County and includes the communities of Estacada, Springwater, and Colton. Director Guttridge […]
