Update on Molalla River Property Acquisition
We are saddened to report that an acquisition Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has worked toward for nearly two-and-a-half years has fallen through. Clackamas SWCD will not be acquiring this 87-acre property […]
We’ll See YOU at the Clackamas County Fair!
This year’s Clackamas County Fair is themed “Five Days of Fun,” and the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is geared up to engage children of all ages! Join us this week, August […]
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, including areas in the Molalla and Rock Creek Watersheds. Today, less than 10% of Willamette Valley oak woodland, […]
Over 66 tons of Pesticide Removed from Area Watersheds
In late April, several organizations worked together to hold the most recent pesticide collection event in Clackamas County. More than 9,000 pounds of unused, old, restricted, or damaged pesticides were collected from area […]
Drip Irrigation Project Yields Water Savings
A recently completed conservation project with local nursery producer J. Frank Schmidt and Son Co. is a water savings success! The drip irrigation project involved the installation of drip tape on 68 acres […]
Small Farm School 2017 Registration is Now Open
Early Registration ends Monday, September 11, 2017. Classes are filling up! This year’s Small Farm School will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City. Take a […]
Soil Solarization Field Day
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District staff recently attended a soil solarization field day at the J. Frank Schmidt Nursery in Boring, Oregon. This event, sponsored by Oregon State University, gave producers and […]
Focus on Staff: Jenne Reische, Riparian Specialist
Jenne Reische is a Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Riparian Specialist. While cross-trained and experienced in many areas of conservation resource planning, Reische has a particularly well-regarded talent in working with the […]
Clean Your Boots After Your Hike!
Summer is upon us and that means Oregonians will be out in force, visiting the many wonderful parks and recreation areas for which our state is so famous. Native plants and native wildlife […]