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Learn More About How We Work for You!

Every day we meet people who have not yet heard of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District.  But that’s okay!  We are always excited to meet...

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The Benefits and Ecology of a Moss Lawn

As we prepare for winter planting of our native trees and shrubs, we share this intriguing article written by Cathy Burk at the Habitat Network. The Clackamas...

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Smart sprayer trials were held at Hans Nelson and Son Nursery in Boring, OR.

Smart Sprayer Now Available to Growers

You may not expect to find lasers being used by a nursery growing shade trees, but this may become commonplace as new technology is being released that will...

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Rendering of Conservation Resource Center facing Beavercreek Road

Conservation Resource Center Nearing Milestone

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s project to build a permanent office and workshop/meeting facility is nearing a key milestone:...

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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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A small, fast-flowing stream winds through a forested area with moss-covered rocks and bare trees, creating a peaceful natural scene.

New community forest project near Estacada

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the upcoming purchase of a 319-acre forest parcel near Estacada.  This long-term...

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District Welcomes New Staff Member Courtney Gattuso

The Clackamas SWCD is pleased to announce our newest staff member Courtney Gattuso!  Courtney joins our team as a WeedWise Specialist and as the new shared...

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Welcome Courtney!

hr We are very pleased to welcome the newest member of the WeedWise team! The WeedWise program is pleased to announce our newest staff member Courtney...

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American Pokeweed in Clackamas County

hr American Pokeweed The WeedWise program recently received a report of a new invasive weed in our area known as American pokeweed (Phytolacca americana). This...

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New Community Forest Project near Estacada

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the upcoming purchase of a 319-acre forest parcel near Estacada.  This long-term...

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Prepare Now for Rain and Mud 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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Brown pastures of summer will soon green with fall rains.

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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FREE Soil Health Workshop for School and Community Garden Educators

Registration is open for our FREE Soil Health Workshop on Saturday, October 13th, from 8:30 – 2:00, at the Oregon City Service Learning Academy in Oregon...

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Focus on Staff: Clair Klock, Senior Resource Conservationist

Clair Klock is the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Senior Resource Conservationist.  The longest tenured member of our staff, Klock joined the...

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New Water Rights Handout Available

Water rights are a frequent topic of conversation during the long, hot summer here in Clackamas County.  How can one obtain a water right?  Do I need one?...

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Backyard Habitat Certification Program Open Garden Tour

Have you ever wondered what is going on behind the scenes in a “certified backyard habitat?” Would you like to see, first hand, examples of how others...

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

Clean Your Boots After You Hike!

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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Soil Health and the Cotton Brief Challenge – Part 3

Last week I watered my briefs. Really! I used a bucket and well water to irrigate the soil where I am conducting our soil health assessment with the Cotton...

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New Porous Pavement Fact Sheet Available

A new fact sheet on porous pavement is now available from Oregon State University.  Porous pavement, also known as permeable or pervious pavement, allows rain...

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Soil Health and the Cotton Brief Challenge – Part 2

This is the continuation of a web post from last week explaining how to test the health of your soil by burying a pair of cotton briefs. Catch up and …...

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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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Soil Health and the Cotton Brief Challenge – Part 1

Are you curious about the health of your soil? Join a group of local farmers and home gardeners who are burying cotton underwear to assess the biological...

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Lolo Pass Hawkweed Control

hr The WeedWise program was proud to participate recently in an effort to control invasive orange hawkweed and meadow hawkweed along Lolo Pass Rd in the upper...

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