Wildfire

Weekend Wildfire Warriors – Immediate Zone

We may be having a cool and wet May, but Wildfire Month is upon us!  Before we know it, we’ll be well into summer and many of us will be …...

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Wildfire

May is Wildfire Awareness Month

Part of the beauty of the Pacific Northwest is the lush forested land that surrounds our homes and communities. This beauty is fragile, however, as we have...

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It’s Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week!

This week is Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week.  Spread the word — not the weeds! Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week is an opportunity for all...

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10 Ways to Celebrate Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week!

May 18-24 is the week that we celebrate Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week! This is the one week of the year to reflect on the invasive weeds impacting Oregon...

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Invitation For Bid (IFB)- Post Wildfire Recovery Services

Sustainable Northwest (SNW), in partnership with the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District, has released an Invitation For Bid for the performance of...

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Staff Spotlight: Samuel Leininger, WeedWise Manager

 hr Get to know the WeedWise program, through our people! The success of the WeedWise program is in great part due to the hard work and dedication of our...

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Clackamas SWCD

Notice of FY 2025-2026 Budget Hearing

A public budget hearing meeting of the Board of Directors of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025...

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Meet Joe Matteo, Clackamas SWCD Zone 3 Director

Joe Matteo is the Zone 3 Board Director for the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. Matteo is a long-time Clackamas county resident.  He currently...

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May Invasive Weed of the Month: Orange Hawkweed

Don’t let the attractive flowers of orange hawkweed fool you! Orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) is a fairly new invasive weed in Clackamas County....

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Welcome Hayden and Sam!

hr We are very pleased to welcome two new members of the WeedWise team. This month, the WeedWise program welcomes Hayden Jorde and Samantha Kelly as our newest...

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Happy Earth Day!

Earth Day is April 22, 2025! hr Earth Day provides a great opportunity to reflect on the planet we all love and share.  One of the biggest threats to our...

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Clackamas SWCD

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting #2 (Final)

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD), Clackamas County, Oregon, will be held on Tuesday,...

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April 2025 is Native Plant Appreciation Month!

We’re celebrating Native Plant Month in April and you should too!  Below are a few terrific reasons why native plants are the best choice for your...

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It’s Native Plant Appreciation Month!

hr Let’s Celebrate! Here at the WeedWise program, we are in the business of preventing and controlling invasive weeds.  As anyone that spends much time...

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Upcoming Events

Spring Workshops, Field Days, Trainings, and MORE!

Clackamas SWCD has what you need this Spring!  Rural and urban residents alike can benefit from our many workshops, trainings, and events.  Link to the...

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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Community Science Program

  PLEASE NOTE:  Thank you for your interest in learning more about this emerald ash borer.  This workshop is now full, but we are offering another...

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Soil

Building Healthy Soil Workshop

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is offering a Building Healthy Soil Workshop Series. This FREE series will cover many soil health topics and you...

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Recently discovered organic herbicide shown to be safe and effective against nearly all invasive weeds!  

hr Invasive weeds can be extremely damaging and pose a real threat to the social, economic, and ecological health of our communities.  One important tool for...

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April’s Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard

Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an increasingly invasive weed in our community.  Native to central and western Europe, this fast-growing plant commonly...

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Agricultural Pesticide Collection Event, May 2025

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to announce that there will be a FREE Agricultural Pesticide Collection Event on Saturday, May 17, 2025...

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Clackamas SWCD

Proposed Budget Released for FY 2025-2026

Today, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s budget officer released the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 (July 1, 2025 through...

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Mud, Manure, Horse Pasture Management Workshop Series

The registration for this workshop series is currently full.  If you are still interested in joining us, please call 503-210-6000 to have your name added to...

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Register for Our Streamside Restoration Workshop!

Are you interested in wildlife habitats, keeping water clean, and stopping soil from washing away along a creek, stream, or river? Come to our Streamside...

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District Supports 2025 Farmers Markets

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to support local farmers markets! Our Farmers Markets Support Grant program is designed to help our...

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