Supplemental Budget Proposed for Current Fiscal Year
Clackamas SWCD is proposing a supplemental budget for fiscal year 2016-2017 (July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017). A public hearing on the proposed supplemental budget will be held on September 20 at […]
A New Tool for Christmas Tree Growers – CANCELLED
Unfortunately this workshop has been cancelled. Christmas tree growers, you will not want to miss this opportunity to learn about a new decision making guide for Integrated Pest Management. Join OSU Extension Service […]
Improving Riparian Habitats One Landowner at a Time
Our partners at Molalla River Watch recently published their Summer 2016 Newsletter. This article below, written by Asako Yamamuro, Molalla River Watch Restoration Project Coordinator, captures the spirit of collaboration the District enjoys […]
Annual Work Plan for 2016-2017 Adopted
New FY 2016-2017 Annual Plan of Work The District’s Board of Directors has adopted an annual work plan for fiscal year 2016-2017 (July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017). This plan is a […]
Focus on Staff: Matt Van Wey
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District welcomes a new employee to our professional team this week. Conservation Specialist Matt Van Wey brings a wealth of farming, restoration, and conservation experience with him […]
Conservation Fun and Games at the 2016 Clackamas County Fair
This year’s Clackamas County Fair is themed “Spectacular Fun for Everyone,” and the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is geared up to engage children of all ages! Join us next week, August […]
Energy Trust Irrigation Rebate Deadlines Approach
Energy Trust of Oregon has asked us to help get the word out to all local agricultural producers who have made irrigation purchases since the beginning of the year. Purchasers are reminded that […]
Local Rain Garden Receives National Attention
Earlier this month the Clackamas United Church of Christ (CUCC) was awarded first place in a national “Be the Church of the Month” contest with the theme “Protect the Environment.” This honor highlighted two […]
Tansy Ragwort Poisons Livestock and Neighborly Relationships!
Tansy ragwort has long tormented hay producers and rural landowners who graze livestock. Horses and cows are especially susceptible to this poisonous weed. In open fields, grazing animals will generally avoid eating tansy […]