Purge the surge in spurge!

This past season we have seen a rise in the number of Oblong spurge (Euphorbia oblongata) sites appearing in Clackamas County.  Oblong spurge is a class A...

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July’s Weed of the Month!

We are once again partnering with our friends from the Columbia Gorge Cooperative Weed Management Area to feature invasive knapweeds as the target weed for the...

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Board Expresses Strong Support for Protecting Farmland

The District’s Board of Directors expressed their strong support for protecting farmland in a letter delivered to Clackamas County Commissioners on June...

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RFP for Audit Services

Request for Proposals: Audit Services July 23, 2016 UPDATE: This procurement is closed. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (“CSWCD” or...

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Farm Social Fun for the Whole Family – Saturday, July 9th!

It’s summer in Oregon, and that means it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine!  And while you’re at it, why not enjoy the miniature...

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National Pollinator Week!

divider Summer is here and the weeds and wildflowers are blooming all around us. With the burst of summer color, come the many bees, flies, beetles, moths, and...

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Its Hay Season!

If you own livestock, now is the perfect time to secure your forage for the year.  Hay production is at its peak, and there are lots of producers with ample...

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Plan and Plant the Best Pollinator Habitat Possible

National Pollinator Week June 20-26 If you have listened to news reports over the last few years, you probably know that pollinators are in trouble. They have...

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Director Positions Open for Election

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will have three Director positions open for election this fall. The positions open include: Zone 2...

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Garlic Mustard BMP Now Available

The WeedWise Program has finalized Best Management Practices for controlling Garlic mustard.  Check out this comprehensive guide today. button...

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Blessed Milkthistle invading pasture lands.

Where do you start when you are dealing with 20 acres of pasture land heavily infested with Blessed milkthistle? The first step is to call the WeedWise...

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Scotch broom flowers

June’s Weed of the Month!

Its June, and that means its time for a new Weed of the Month! We are working with our partners at the Columbia Gorge Cooperative Weed Management Area to...

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Who Knew…Bugs to the Rescue!

Were you aware that many beetles, flies, and “true bugs” actually attack, lay eggs in, and sometimes eat harmful pests that farmers and gardeners often...

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Tansy ragwort flowers

Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week

Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week May 15-21, 2016...

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Claudia is Coming to the Molalla-Pudding Rivers Celebration!

When you see a 29-foot Chinook salmon heading to Canby Community Park, you know something exciting is happening! Join us on Saturday, May 21, 2016, for the...

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Scholarship Applications Due Soon

Do not miss this great opportunity! Download the scholarship documents below or contact our office for application materials . If you have any questions please...

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Saving Water for Other Uses

It is official; this was a very wet winter! According the National Weather Service, totals for the “meteorological” winter (December-...

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A History of Invasive Weed Management in Clackamas County

Clackamas County has a deep seeded connection to Oregon agriculture. Many of Oregon’s earliest agricultural enterprises began in Clackamas County. ...

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Do Your Part – Be SepticSmart!

Do you own a property with a septic system?  Well maintained and properly functioning septic systems provide effective onsite wastewater treatment, allow...

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Annual 4-County CWMA Pull Together Shares the Latest on Invasive Weeds

Registration for the 2016 Annual Pull-Together event is open!  Each year, land managers, field workers, contractors, and invasive weed professionals gather...

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Request for Proposals: Priority Invasive Weed and Vegetation Management

UPDATE February 26, 2016: This RFP is closed. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is looking for qualified contractors to perform...

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Collaboration is Key to New Outdoor Classroom

It was a clear and chilly November afternoon as students, neighbors, staff, and community partners gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the...

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Videos Highlight Conservation District Work

Our organization is ever-growing and changing, but our deep commitment to serving private landowners in Clackamas County remains strong!  Together, we can...

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The Clackamas SWCD WeedWise crew removing garlic mustard

New Partnership Tackles Costly Invasive Weeds on Clackamas River

Invasive weeds cost Oregon residents millions of dollars each year, but a new effort is now underway to control invasive weeds along the Clackamas River. This...

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