Subterranean Clover: A Successful Cover Crop for Local Hazelnut Orchardist
Finding the right cover crop that works well with a particular agricultural crop is not always easy. What works for some growers and systems may not work for others. However, a local hazelnut […]
Budget Adopted for FY 2021-2022
On May 18, 2021, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors adopted a budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022). The adopted budget maintains our investment in technical […]
Video Series for Erosion Control Practices
Our new video series for Erosion Control Practices has information that you want to know! The lifeblood of any agricultural operation is the soil. It is not something we can just replace. Depending […]
National Invasive Species Awareness Week, May 15 – 22
What’s better that one National Invasive Species Awareness Week for 2021? How about two? National Invasive Species Awareness Week Part 2 (May 15 – 22, 2021) is upon us! Take some time this […]
May Invasive Weed of the Month: Orange Hawkweed
Orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) is a fairly new invasive weed in Clackamas County. With your help, our WeedWise team plans to keep it from becoming a common problem for landowners! A member of […]
Celebrate Native Plant Appreciation Week!
Native Plant Appreciation Week is April 25-May 1, 2021. This annual celebration provides an opportunity to reflect on why it is essential to control invasive weeds. Join us all at the District in […]
Request for Qualifications: Septic System Repair Services
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 28th The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is pleased to publish a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Residential Septic System Repair Services. CSWCD is requesting applications from […]
Budget Committee Meeting, April 27, 2021
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 27, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. Due to COVID-19 […]
April Invasive Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an increasingly invasive weed in our community. Native to central and western Europe, this fast-growing plant commonly invades sites such as parks, trails, roadsides, and streamsides. April is […]
