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Videos: Erosion Control on Christmas Tree Farms
How are Christmas Tree farms holding their own against soil erosion? Recently, we interviewed Don Sturm of Sturm’s Berry Farm and Bob Schaefer of Noble Mountain Tree Farm about what they do to […]
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Four Board Positions Open for Election
Four district board positions for the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District will be on the General Election ballot this fall. One position is currently vacant and three positions are up for […]
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A Fishy Head Count
Ever wonder how many and what kind of fish are in your stream? Well, this summer the fish in tributaries to the Molalla River will swish their little tailfins and be counted! Molalla […]
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Save the Date for Small Farm School
Small Farm School OSU Extension, Clackamas County SWCD, and Clackamas Community College are co-sponsoring Small Farm School, an all day event for small acreage farmers in the North Willamette Valley. The event is […]
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Reducing the Risk of Pesticides in Our Streams
The topic of pesticides in local streams is rising to the surface! Folks in the conservation community anticipate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will list several Clackamas County streams as water quality impaired […]
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Good and Local! 2012 Farmers Markets
Looking for farmers markets in Clackamas County? We have plenty to offer! Each market is unique. Some focus on locally grown and produced foods, while others feature local arts and crafts. Learn more […]
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New Rain Garden Fact Sheet Available
Looking for a quick overview of rain gardens? We have a new fact sheet that highlights many aspects of rain gardens! Rainfall Imagine your entire property covered in water to the height of […]
District Awards Scholarships to Two Local Students
Today at their regular board meeting, the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District awarded scholarships to two Clackamas County students. Jessica Budge and Kalia Bistolas were the deserving recipients of $1,000 scholarships […]
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Parking Lot Island Out, Rain Garden In
The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District recently assisted a local church in replacing a parking lot island with a new rain garden. Rain gardens work like a native forest by capturing […]