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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Going Hiking? Clean Your Boots!

As you head out for some well deserved exercise or restorative time in nature, remember to clean your boots before and after you hike.  And your sneakers,...

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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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Herbicide Residue in Manure, Hay, and Compost

hr What is Herbicide Residue? In recent weeks, the Oregon Dept of Agriculture announced the discovery of contaminated soil and compost materials from an...

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Pollinator Challenge: Lawn Management Without Pesticides

Can lawn management practices contribute to the improved health of our pollinators?  The answer is a resounding YES!  Here are some helpful suggestions to...

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It is National Pollinator Week!

It is National Pollinator Week! Join all of us here at the WeedWise program in celebrating our native pollinators. June 22-28, 2019 has been designated as...

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2020 Summer Farmers Market Season is Open!

Did you know that Clackamas County is home to 12 different summer farmers markets?  Our local markets are well represented in both rural and urban parts of...

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District Announces 2020 Scholarship Awards

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to announce 2020 scholarship award recipients Alexa Hayes from Damascus and Maja Rohling from...

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Recorded Presentation About the Molalla River Drinking Water Project Available for Viewing and Comment

Our online presentation and listening session about the Molalla River Drinking Water Project was well attended with over 30 attendees and great discussion...

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Clackamas SWCD Seeks Public Input Regarding Molalla River Drinking Water Source Quality

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will host a live online presentation and listening session regarding Molalla River drinking water source...

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“Soil Your Undies” in the Sandy River Watershed!

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District “Soil Your Undies” campaign (otherwise known as The Cotton Brief Challenge) is off to an...

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District Conservation Loan Program Featured by DEQ

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District was featured in the Winter 2020 newsletter of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, (CWSRF) a program of the...

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Western Bluebirds Soar at Conservation Resource Center

Western bluebirds are showing up at the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation Resource Center!  It’s a sure sign of spring and a...

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Newly discovered organic herbicide shown to be safe and effective against 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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Combating Invasive Weeds in the Shadow of the Novel Coronavirus

hr Here at the WeedWise program, we are all too familiar with the science and strategies behind stopping and slowing the spread of harmful threats to our...

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Clackamas SWCD Office Is Closed

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is concerned about the health of our constituents and staff.  Therefore, we are closing our office to the...

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District Adds Native Pollinator Hedgerow

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District staff grabbed shovels, wheelbarrows, and rakes on a frosty March morning to build a native pollinator...

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Molalla River Drinking Water Listening Sessions

CANCELLATION NOTICE:  PLEASE BE ADVISED Due to concerns regarding novel Corona virus/COVID-19, Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (Clackamas SWCD)...

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Local Watershed Volunteer Opportunities

  Late winter is upon us and our local watershed councils have many fabulous watershed volunteer opportunities available here in Clackamas County! This is...

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Edible Weeds

If you can’t beat ‘em… eat ‘em Have you ever seen dandelion leaves in the grocery store and thought, “Why would I pay for dandelions? My back yard is...

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Weed Smackdown

An Upper Sandy Basin Priority Weed Partnership What’s it all about? The Weed Smackdown is a collaborative partnership between Clackamas Soil & Water...

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District Open House Welcomes Local Community

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District celebrated the newly completed Conservation Resource Center with an Open House on Saturday, January 25th. ...

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District Awards 2020 Watershed Council Support Grants

On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support Grants...

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Do You Have Oregon White Oak Trees on Your Property?

Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana) is a magnificent tree historically prevalent in the Willamette Valley. Oak-associated habitats are culturally significant...

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