It’s Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week!
May 19 – 25, 2019 has been declared Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week! Springtime is an ideal time of the year to reflect on the invasive weeds impacting Oregon. Everyone can begin taking […]
2019 Summer Farmers Market Season is Open!
Did you know that Clackamas County is home to 12 different summer farmers markets? Our local markets are well represented in both rural and urban parts of our District and provide our communities […]
Field visit and wildlife at Eagle Creek Community Forest
The Eagle Creek Community Forest advisory committee toured the forest yesterday, and along the way, we downloaded some spectacular wildlife captures from our trail cameras! Eagle Creek Community Forest On March 28, 2019, […]
Invitation to Bid: Culvert Replacement Project on Tributary to Clear Creek (Clackamas River Watershed)
Clackamas SWCD is requesting bids from qualified contractors for the construction of a culvert replacement/fish habitat enhancement project on a tributary to Clear Creek (Clackamas River Watershed) on a private property in Oregon […]
Budget Committee Approves FY 2019-2020 Budget
On April 30, 2019, 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 […]
We’re Gearing Up for Small Farm School 2019!
Small Farm School is an annual, full day event with hands-on workshops and classroom sessions for beginning and experienced small-scale commercial farmers. Each year, Small Farm School offers several different tracks with classes […]
May Invasive Weed of the Month: Orange Hawkweed
Orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) is a fairly new invasive weed in Clackamas County and, with your help, our WeedWise team plans to keep it from becoming a common problem for landowners! A member […]
May is Native Plant Month!
We’re celebrating Native Plant Month in May and you should too! Below are a few terrific reasons why native plants are the best choice for your landscaping and backyard habitat needs. Restore Wildlife […]
Second proposed budget published for fiscal year 2019-2020
The second proposed budget for fiscal year 2019-202 has been released by the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s budget officer. Download the FY 2019-2020 proposed budget here: Fiscal year 2019-2020 begins on […]
Fire Workshop Offered Again Due to Popular Demand!
Due to the overwhelming interest in Keeping Your Home and Property Safe from Wildfire, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has scheduled a second workshop in Welches. Workshop details: May 7, 2019, […]
It’s Native Plant Appreciation Week!
Let’s Celebrate! Our WeedWise program is in the business of preventing and controlling invasive weeds. As anyone that spends much time battling invasive weeds can attest, this work can feel a little daunting […]
