Backyard Habitat Certification Program

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District announces the expansion of the Backyard Habitat Certification Program in Clackamas County! The Backyard...

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Got Mail?

hr Did you recently receive a letter in the mail from the WeedWise program? The WeedWise Program is preparing for another season of priority weed control, and...

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Think twice before killing those thistles: Thistle Identification

Thistles are one of the most common weed problems that property owners deal with in Clackamas County.  Many of the thistles we encounter are invasive and can...

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Springtime Tips to Keep Manure Out of Water

We have had an especially wet winter and there is more rain in store for us this spring.   While some of that rain soaks into our ground water, much …...

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Its National Invasive Species Awareness Week!

hr National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 27 -March 3, 2017) kicks off today! Once a year, folks around the country take a full week to consider...

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Project Highlight: Clackamas River Invasive Species Partnership

The Clackamas River Basin is not without its fair share of invasive weeds.  Thankfully, we have a hard working group of skilled land managers actively...

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February’s Weed of the Month: Scotch Broom

February is the one month of the year that many of us associate with our love and romance. We cut out paper hearts for Valentine’s Day cards and wrap up...

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RFQ for Residential Septic System Repair Services

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to publish a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Residential Septic System Repair Services. The...

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Staff Spotlight: Jeff Lesh, WeedWise Specialist

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 staff. ...

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January’s Weed of the Month!

Our first 2017 weed of the month is ivy! You’ve probably seen it carpeting the ground in a natural area, or perhaps completely covering a wall, or possibly...

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Winter Storms Bring Streambank Erosion

Streambank erosion is a natural process and, in an undisturbed stream, it usually happens slowly over time. However, once a stream is disturbed and plants...

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District Supports Watershed Councils

On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Partnership...

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Focus on Staff: Nathan Tucker, Fiscal Administrator

District staff and Board of Directors are happy to welcome Nathan Tucker as the District’s new fiscal administrator.  Tucker holds a bachelor’s...

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Bugs as Indicators of Water Quality

Got bugs? Did you notice folks in orange vests looking under rocks and kicking the sediment in Doane and North Fork Deep Creeks in early October?  They were...

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Welcome to our newest WeedWise Specialist!

We are pleased to welcome a new addition to the Clackamas SWCD’s WeedWise Program.  Lindsey Karr is our newest WeedWise Specialist, joining the Weedwise...

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December’s Weed of the Month!

Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly! December is the month when our busy lives get busier. The December mad dash of shopping, baking, wrapping, and mailing,...

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Jesse Nelson (Zone 1)

Nelson Brings Nursery Perspective to Board

During the past year, we have highlighted our District Board directors with short biographies to help you get to know the people who direct the District. ...

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Almost 60 Tons of Pesticides Removed from Watersheds

Early in November, several organizations worked together to hold two pesticide collection events in Clackamas County.  More than 8,437 pounds of unused, old,...

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The District’s Natural Resource Priorities

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has four top priorities when addressing conservation needs in Clackamas County: water, wildlife, weeds, and...

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What’s the Weather?

Interested in weather? Learn about weather and get the current weather forecast. About weather The study of weather can aid in understanding the narrow band of...

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Board Member Enjoys and Protects Natural Resources

Joan Zuber, a Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District board member, moved to Elk Prairie in the southwestern Clackamas County foothills to take...

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ONEStop Farmgate: A New Resource in Clackamas County

Clackamas County OneStop Farmgate is a new, FREE resource for farmers in Clackamas County. This website is designed to make it easier for farmers to find the...

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Focus on Staff: Scott Eden, Conservation Specialist

Conservation Specialist Scott Eden has just completed his first year with the District, but he’s been honing his expertise as a conservationist for over...

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Use Sunny Fall Days to Prepare for Winter

As those rainy days of winter loom on the horizon, take advantage of the sunny, warm fall days to prepare for winter! Tackling farm maintenance and good...

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