Year in Review: A WeedWise Annual Report 2019

hr We are celebrating another year in the books! With the new year rapidly approaching, we wanted to take a moment to stop and reflect on our many...

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The New Adventures of Tom Salzer

hr Over the last nine years, the WeedWise program has been blessed with a Clackamas SWCD, General Manager that both understands the adverse impacts of invasive...

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District Bids Farewell to General Manager Tom Salzer

It is with heavy hearts, and sincere well-wishes, that we bid Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District General Manager Tom Salzer a fond farewell. ...

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Celebrate World Soil Day With These Helpful Hints

Join us today as we celebrate World Soil Day!  This event is held annually on December 5th as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and...

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We are Moving!

hr After several years of preparation, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is relocating to our new permanent home in Beavercreek, OR. The...

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District Announces Interest-Free Septic Loan Program

NOTE:  As of June 9, 2021, CSWCD is not accepting any new applications for the Residential Septic System Repair Loan program until such a time as a new staff...

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The new Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District office is almost complete.

District to Open New Office in December 2019

After several years of preparation, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is ready to relocate from our current, leased space in Oregon City to...

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Prepare Now for Mud and Rain Season!

Fall has officially arrived and soon we’ll be firmly immersed in rain and mud season.  Landowners with livestock face additional challenges once the...

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They’re Alive! Are these brain-like blobs growing in a pond near you?

hr A reality stranger than fiction Straight out of a script from a classic 1950s horror film, a local pond is mysteriously overtaken by multitudes of...

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Learn how your system works and how to maintain it.

Timely Reminder — It’s SepticSmart Week!

Do you own a property with a septic system? If so, this is the perfect week to revisit good SepticSmart tips to keep your system in excellent working...

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Soil Health Workshop: School Garden Curriculum

Registration is open for our FREE Soil Health Workshop on Saturday, October 5th, from 8:00 a.m. – noon, at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City. ...

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Two people work along a gravel path bordered by grass and dense green trees; one operates a chainsaw cutting brush while the other walks ahead, both wearing protective helmets and outdoor clothing.

Roads cleared of brush: phase 1

Roads cleared Last week, Clackamas SWCD brought in a contractor to clear the main haul road and clear some spur roads.  This was mechanical control involving...

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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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Prepare Now for Fall Pasture Management

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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Aerial view of a forested landscape with a dirt road winding through trees and hills, under a cloudy sky. Text at the top reads Eagle Creek Community Forest Management Plan.

Community Forest Plan adopted and submitted

On July 23, 2019, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors approved the Eagle Creek Community Forest Plan.  The Plan was...

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Residential Septic System Repair and Replacement Loan Program

NOTE:  As of June 9, 2021, CSWCD is not accepting any new applications for the Residential Septic System Repair Loan program until such a time as a new staff...

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Oregon White Oak Restoration and Preservation

Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana) is a magnificent tree historically prevalent in the Willamette Valley, including areas in the Molalla and Rock Creek...

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You can print this Clean Your Boots poster using the link below.

Clean Your Boots to Protect Our Forests

Clean your boots after you hike.  And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too.  Give them a quick check before you hike as well and help to prevent the...

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tansy ragwort flowers

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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How to Choose a Good Pollinator Seed Mix

Our colleagues at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service have put together a guide entitled How to Choose a Good Pollinator Seed Mix.  We are excited...

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District Announces 2019 Scholarship Awards

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to announce 2019 scholarship recipients Alexa Hayes from Damascus and Ethan Gallant from Boring. These...

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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 17-23, 2019 has been designated as...

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A group of eleven adults stands side by side outdoors on grass, smiling at the camera. They are dressed casually with hats, and green trees fill the background under bright sunlight.

Community Forest Advisory Committee to meet June 24

The Eagle Creek Community Forest Advisory Committee will meet at 9:00 am on June 24, 2019 in the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offices at 221...

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Welcome Justin!

hr Help us welcome the newest member to the WeedWise team! The WeedWise program is pleased to announce our newest staff member Justin Cooley!  Justin joined...

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