RFQ for Residential Septic System Repair Services
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to publish a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Residential Septic System Repair Services. The District intends to develop a referral list (List of Pre-qualified […]
Winter Storms Bring Streambank Erosion
Streambank erosion is a natural process and, in an undisturbed stream, it usually happens slowly over time. However, once a stream is disturbed and plants along streambanks are removed, this process may speed […]
District Supports Watershed Councils
On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Partnership Support Grants totaling $95,000. These grants will be distributed to nine watershed […]
Focus on Staff: Nathan Tucker, Fiscal Administrator
District staff and Board of Directors are happy to welcome Nathan Tucker as the District’s new fiscal administrator. Tucker holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from San Francisco State University and comes […]
Bugs as Indicators of Water Quality
Got bugs? Did you notice folks in orange vests looking under rocks and kicking the sediment in Doane and North Fork Deep Creeks in early October? They were staff and volunteers from Clackamas […]
Nelson Brings Nursery Perspective to Board
During the past year, we have highlighted our District Board directors with short biographies to help you get to know the people who direct the District. This month we highlight Jesse Nelson, Zone […]
Almost 60 Tons of Pesticides Removed from Watersheds
Early in November, several organizations worked together to hold two pesticide collection events in Clackamas County. More than 8,437 pounds of unused, old, restricted, or damaged pesticides were collected from area agricultural producers. […]
The District’s Natural Resource Priorities
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has four top priorities when addressing conservation needs in Clackamas County: water, wildlife, weeds, and working lands. These priorities are part of our larger set of District […]
What’s the Weather?
Interested in weather? Learn about weather and get the current weather forecast. About weather The study of weather can aid in understanding the narrow band of conditions needed for life to thrive. Whether […]