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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jory is Oregon’s State Soil
Did you know every state has a state soil? A state soil is a soil that has special significance to a particular state. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service maintains a list of […]
Waterlogged: Unwanted Water!
It’s springtime. Can water be too much of a good thing? Sometimes yes! Join Clair Klock as he describes the flood control dike in the Three Creeks Natural Area, installed after the 1996 […]
Jumpstart Your Spring Pasture
It’s officially spring, and if you haven’t already done so, it’s time to get your pasture ready. After the continual rain of winter, grazed pastures and hay fields need a boost of nutirients […]
Six Minutes on Currin Creek Restoration
Six minutes about the Currin Creek Restoration work in Estacada…with sound and pictures! It’s our newest video! This stream restoration project on Currin Creek is located behind the Estacada High School. This is […]