Clackamas SWCD

Board of Director Positions Open for Election

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will have three Board of Director positions open for election this fall. The positions open include:...

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Position closed: Multi-County Riparian Technician

Applications are no longer being accepted for this position. Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District seeks applicants for a Multi-County Riparian...

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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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10 Ways to Celebrate Oregon (and National) Invasive Weed Awareness Week!

May 16-23 has been declared Oregon (and National) Invasive Weed Awareness Week! This is the one week of the year to reflect on the invasive weeds impacting...

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Oregon (and National) Invasive Species Awareness Week Part 2

What’s better that one National Invasive Species Awareness Week for 2020?  How about two? National Invasive Species Awareness Week Part 2 (May 16...

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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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May’s Weed of the Month: Orange Hawkweed

hr Orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) is a relatively new invasive weed in Clackamas County.  With your help, our team plans to keep it from becoming a...

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It’s Native Plant Appreciation Week!

hr Let’s Celebrate! The WeedWise program is in the business of preventing and controlling invasive weeds.  As anyone that spends much time battling...

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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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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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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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Clackamas SWCD, General Manager Position Announcement: Open Until Filled

hr The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District seeks an experienced General Manager to serve as the chief executive officer of the District. This...

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The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine

hr Each spring we welcome the return of abundant flowers and cherish them as they lift our spirits. Unfortunately, some of these beautiful plants have proven...

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The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine

Each spring we welcome the return of abundant flowers and cherish them as they lift our spirits. Unfortunately, some of these beautiful plants have proven to...

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March’s Weed of the Month: Canada thistle

hr Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a widespread invasive weed found in all parts of Clackamas County.  Unlike the many native thistles found in Oregon,...

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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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Its National Invasive Species Awareness Week!

hr National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 24-28, 2020) kicks off today! Each year, folks around the country take a week to consider the many...

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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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Weed Tool Library

The Clackamas Soil and Water District WeedWise Program has a Weed Tool Library which includes many excellent brands of shrub and tree removal tools and lake...

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