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Take Advantage of Native Plant Sales this Winter
Several of our local area Soil and Water Conservation Districts offer native tree, shrub and plant sales each year. According to the East Multnomah SWCD website, “Native plants provide a beautiful, hardy, drought […]
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What’s Up With Weeds: January 2014
Weeds: The solution for your resolutions January is the perfect time of the year to reflect on the year that has passed, and plan for the year ahead. Many of us mark the […]
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Interested in Helping Craft Our Budget?
The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District receives a portion of property taxes, so we are required to have a budget committee. Under Oregon’s Local Budget Law, our budget committee is made up […]
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Recycling Keeps Demolition Materials Out of Landfill
In 2012, the District had the fortunate opportunity to purchase a property at 314 Pleasant Avenue in Oregon City. An excellent value at a great location, the property has the potential to serve […]
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What’s Up With Weeds: December 2013
Deck the Halls! December is the month when our busy lives get busier. The December mad dash of shopping, baking, wrapping, and mailing, ultimately gives way to the holidays spent surrounded by our […]
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2014 Volunteer Naturalist Training
Volunteers are invited to take part in a rewarding and enriching opportunity to become a Volunteer Naturalist at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteer Naturalists welcome students, accompany field trips, help facilitate […]
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Community, Conservation, and Hot Cider
Neighbors along Corral Creek were treated to a fun morning of greeting old friends and meeting new ones, while learning about the dam removal on their creek and the 2.5 miles of fish […]
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Request for Proposals: Invasive Weed and Vegetation Management
Priority Invasive Weed and Terrestrial Vegetation Management in Clackamas County The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) is looking for qualified contractors to perform invasive weed control work on multiple project […]
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Conservation District Awards Partnership Grants
Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to announce that partnership support grants totaling over $94,000 will be distributed to farmers markets and watershed councils within the District boundaries. Partner organizations […]