Get to Know the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District

Every day we meet people who aren’t familiar with the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District.  But that’s okay!  We are always excited to...

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Tree-of-Heaven Isn’t “Heavenly”

If you start looking around Clackamas County, it won’t take you long to find the invasive tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima).  This state-listed noxious...

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Got Manure? Put a Cover on It!

  If you have livestock or horses, then you have manure!  You may have a mountain of manure that grows daily.  So, is it a problem or is it a …...

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Tree-of-Heaven Falls Far from the Name

hr If you start looking around Clackamas County, it won’t take you long to find the invasive tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima).  This state-listed...

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Is Your Land Going Downstream?

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District recently completed Molalla Watershed Drinking Water Source Protection Plan.  This plan identified threats...

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Staff Spotlight: Courtney Gattuso, WeedWise Specialist & CWMA Coordinator

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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Source Water Protection Week: September 26 – October 2

Join us in celebrating the first annual Source Water Protection Week:  September 26 – October 2, 2021.  While this is the first time recognizing this...

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Prepare Now for Fall Pastures

Fall pasture management can help ensure a healthy pasture for next year. As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses experience new root...

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New Publications for Oregon White Oak

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has new resources available on Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana) . Oregon white oak is a magnificent tree with...

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Have Horses? Pasture, Mud, and Manure Videos

Check out our three new videos that address horse pasture, mud, and manure management.  They are quick and informative! Did your dream of weed-free, lush...

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Tansy Ragwort Poisons Livestock and Neighborly Relationships!

Tansy ragwort has long tormented rural landowners who graze livestock. Horses and cows are especially susceptible to this poisonous weed. In open fields,...

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How Wildfire Affects the Forest Soil

Did you know that wildfire can affect forest soils?  The effect of fire on trees, shrubs, and herbaceous (non-woody) plants are easily visible. It is not so...

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Local Wildfire Updates are available.  Stay informed and be aware!

Fire Preparedness Webinar for Clackamas County

Learn about fire preparedness in Clackamas County on July 28, 2021, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in a free, virtual webinar. Join Clackamas SWCD and our valued...

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July’s Weed of the Month: Tansy Ragwort

Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is an invasive weed with a long and deadly history in the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon, it is designated as a Class B invasive...

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District Bids Farewell to Career Conservationist, Eann Rains

It is with sincere well-wishes that we bid Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation Investments Program Coordinator Eann Rains  a fond...

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Weekend Wildfire Warrior – Extended Zone

Preparing for wildfire season takes time and effort, but knowing you have taken the steps to protect your house can bring peace of mind. Join us as we explore...

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Final Draft Presentation on Molalla River Drinking Water Project Available for Viewing

After two years of work with local residents, land managers, municipalities, community groups, and state and federal agencies, Clackamas SWCD and Cascade...

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District Honors Conservation Initiatives Manager, Jason Faucera

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) recognized staff member Jason Faucera at a socially distant staff meeting last week. Faucera played a...

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It is National Pollinator Week!

hr It is National Pollinator Week! June 21-27, 2021 has been designated as National Pollinator Week in Oregon and across the country!  Join the WeedWise...

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Weekend Wildfire Warrior – Intermediate Zone

Preparing for wildfire season takes time and effort, but knowing you have taken the steps to protect your house can bring peace of mind. Join us as we explore...

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Public Input Sought on Molalla River Assessment and Action Plan

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District will host a live online presentation and listening session regarding the final draft of the Molalla River...

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Clean Your Boots to Protect Our Natural Areas

Clean your boots!  And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too.  Give them a quick check before and after you hike to prevent the spread of invasive...

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Weekend Wildfire Warriors – Immediate Zone

Summer is fast approaching and with the prediction of drought conditions, many of us are a little uneasy about the possibility of wildfire. Now is the time to...

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Subterranean Clover: A Successful Cover Crop for Local Hazelnut Orchardist

Finding the right cover crop that works well with a particular agricultural crop is not always easy. What works for some growers and systems may not work for...

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