District Adds Native Pollinator Hedgerow
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District staff grabbed shovels, wheelbarrows, and rakes on a frosty March morning to build a native pollinator hedgerow. The hedgerow took advantage of two berms which run across […]
The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine
Each spring we welcome the return of abundant flowers and cherish them as they lift our spirits. Unfortunately, some of these beautiful plants have proven to be aggressive and, ultimately, highly unwanted. One […]
Molalla River Drinking Water Listening Sessions
CANCELLATION NOTICE: PLEASE BE ADVISED Due to concerns regarding novel Corona virus/COVID-19, Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (Clackamas SWCD) has decided to cancel both public meetings regarding Drinking Water Source Quality in […]
Local Watershed Volunteer Opportunities
Late winter is upon us and our local watershed councils have many fabulous watershed volunteer opportunities available here in Clackamas County! This is the best time of year for planting native trees, […]
Weed Tool Library
The Clackamas Soil and Water District WeedWise Program has a Weed Tool Library which includes many excellent brands of shrub and tree removal tools and lake rakes available for use in your weed […]
District Open House Welcomes Local Community
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District celebrated the newly completed Conservation Resource Center with an Open House on Saturday, January 25th. Neighbors from the surrounding Beavercreek area were invited to tour the […]
District Awards 2020 Watershed Council Support Grants
On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support Grants totaling $118,000. Ten watershed councils are located wholly or partially within Clackamas […]
Do You Have Oregon White Oak Trees on Your Property?
Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana) is a magnificent tree historically prevalent in the Willamette Valley. Oak-associated habitats are culturally significant and support hundreds of plant, invertebrate, and wildlife species. Oregon white oak is […]
District Bids Farewell to General Manager Tom Salzer
It is with heavy hearts, and sincere well-wishes, that we bid Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District General Manager Tom Salzer a fond farewell. Salzer has been with the District since 2010 and […]