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Milk Creek Structures Endure First High Water Event
Recent heavy rainfall resulted in a sudden rise in the level of Milk Creek. This caused us to take a close look at how well the large vegetated log matrix and the three […]
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District receives statewide honor from NRCS
The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District recently received a statewide honor from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service(NRCS). The NRCS singled out Clackamas for the 2012 Soil […]
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What’s Up With Weeds: November
A November to remember…to take care of those tools! By the time November rolls around, the rains of winter have returned to the Northwest. This is the time of year when we pull […]
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Our Next Evolution? Owning Land!
Six years ago the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Board of Directors established a Building Reserve Fund. Looking ahead, they envisioned a time when the District would be able to construct […]
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Pesticide Disposal Event Coming Soon
Do you need to dispose of old pesticides? Take advantage of this free opportunity to safely and anonymously dispose of old and unusable pesticides. This collection event is for agricultural producers in Washington […]
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Local Landowner Selected as Oregon Cooperator of the Year
Molalla-area landowners Jim and Mary Toops were recognized by the Oregon Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) as their statewide Cooperator of the Year in the less-than-50-acres category. The award recognizes individuals for their […]
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Milk Creek Featured in August-September Conservation Actions Report
Featured this month is a post-construction presentation of the large vegetated log matrix installed on Milk Creek. This structure — and the three engineered log jams immediately downstream — protect streambanks, improve water […]
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Make Those Weeds in Your Yard History!
Are you frustrated by stubborn weeds in your yard or garden? The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Four County Cooperative Weed Management Area, with support from the Western IPM […]
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Environmental Markets for Farmers and Ranchers
Environmental markets? Environmental services? What do these terms mean? How can these markets benefit farming and ranching? How do environmental services benefit water, wildlife, and other natural resources? A few years ago, the […]