
Meet Jan Lee, Clackamas SWCD At-Large Representative
Jan Lee is one of two At-Large Representatives on the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors. Jan Lee’s list of accomplishments is as long as it is impressive. A long-time […]

Council of Councils Deepens Watershed Partnerships
Directors and coordinators representing all nine watershed councils in Clackamas County attended a Council of Councils meeting on March 1, 2022. District Manager Chris Lapp and staff member Cathy McQueeney represented the Clackamas […]

Gardening for Wildlife Workshop
Gardening for Wildlife: Naturescaping Fundamentals Registration is now open for the Gardening for Wildlife Workshop! Sessions will be held on Wednesday, April 27th and Wednesday, May 11th. Participants will learn how to create […]

March Invasive Weed of the Month: Canada Thistle
Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a wide-spread invasive weed found in all parts of Clackamas County. Unlike many native thistles found in Oregon, Canada thistle can quickly overrun an area and displace native […]

It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week!
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 28 -March 4, 2022) kicks off today! Once a year, folks from around the country take a full week to consider the many impacts that these species […]

Manage Weeds with our Weed Tool Library!
The Clackamas Soil and Water District WeedWise Program has a weed tool library. This free resource includes shrub and tree removal tools and lake rakes available for use in your weed control project. […]

2022 Watershed Council Support Grants Awarded
On Tuesday, January 18, 2021, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support Grants totaling $65,000. Nine watershed councils are located wholly or partially within Clackamas […]

February Invasive Weed of the Month: Scotch Broom
Scotch broom is a wide-spread invasive weed in our community. You have probably noticed large stands of it along our rural roads and highways, in pastures and in forests. Now is a great […]

2022 Scholarship Application Available
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is pleased to announce our scholarship for the 2022-23 school-year. The District is committed to supporting local students who care about our natural resources, want […]