Clackamas SWCD

We Have a New Name!

Effective June 22, 2015, the District’s new name is: Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. At the April 21, 2015 meeting of the Board of...

Read More We Have a New Name!

Photo image provided by Jeff Becker

District Welcomes New Board Chair

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District welcomes Jeff Becker, Director from Zone 3, as the District’s new board Chair.  Becker was elected by the...

Read More District Welcomes New Board Chair

Did You See That Fish?

It is not every day that you see a 29-foot long, 14-foot tall Chinook salmon hanging out in a field outside of Beavercreek. No, it was not an attack by...

Read More Did You See That Fish?

Administrative Assistant Position Available

UPDATE July 11, 2015: The application period has closed.  Thank you to all who showed interest in this position! Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation...

Read More Administrative Assistant Position Available

Rainwater Harvesting at Schoolyard Farms

Rainwater harvesting has numerous benefits for urban or rural landowners.  Watch the video to learn the what, why, and how of collecting rainwater for...

Read More Rainwater Harvesting at Schoolyard Farms

Invite a Pollinator Home!

As you pop that juicy blueberry into your mouth and enjoy the sweet berry goodness, say a silent “thank you” to your local pollinator! We owe a debt of...

Read More Invite a Pollinator Home!

Farmscaping for Predators, Parasitic Wasps and Native Bees

Beneficial insects occur naturally in agricultural and surrounding landscapes and provide valuable services to farms. Predatory and parasitic insects are...

Read More Farmscaping for Predators, Parasitic Wasps and Native Bees

Conservation Planner Position Available

UPDATE June 22, 2015: The application period has closed.  Thank you to all who showed interest in this position! Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation...

Read More Conservation Planner Position Available

Clackamas SWCD

Board Officers Elected for FY 2015-2016

At their May 19, 2015 regular meeting, the Board of Directors elected officers for the upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016). Chair Ron...

Read More Board Officers Elected for FY 2015-2016

Wildflowers and Native Plants – Not Always the Same

Wildflowers come in all shapes and sizes, from small plants with delicate blossoms, to large plants with sturdy flowers.  Some wildflowers have foliage with...

Read More Wildflowers and Native Plants – Not Always the Same

This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Garlic_Mustard_close_800.jpg

Invasive Weeds Arrive Early This Year

Has the warm winter weather caught you off guard? It is easy to be distracted by the beautiful spring flowers that are gracing the landscape, but this warm...

Read More Invasive Weeds Arrive Early This Year

Test Your Soil for Better Pastures

Are you wishing your pastures were healthier, had fewer weeds, and produced more forage?  The time to start working on improving your pasture is now! Testing...

Read More Test Your Soil for Better Pastures

Raindrops hit soil at a velocity of 30 feet/seconod.

The Power of a Raindrop

We protect our homes, our cars, our belongings from theft, but have you thought about your land that may be carried away right before your eyes?  As the rain...

Read More The Power of a Raindrop

RFQ for Architectural Design Services

The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to publish a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architectural design services. The...

Read More RFQ for Architectural Design Services

Training Opportunity For Large Scale Composting

Agricultural operations that need to compost on a large scale, but are not sure how to get started, will be interested in this opportunity for hands-on...

Read More Training Opportunity For Large Scale Composting

IPM and Pesticide Risk Management

If you own a nursery in the Clackamas River watershed or anywhere near a stream, then you may be interested in attending this upcoming workshop, Combining...

Read More IPM and Pesticide Risk Management

reference books

We’ve added a Glossary

Tired of all the complicated jargon? We’ve added a resource to help.  Check our growing glossary of terms and acronyms. button...

Read More We’ve added a Glossary

Himalayan blackberry

Himalayan Blackberry BMP Now Available

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

Read More Himalayan Blackberry BMP Now Available

English ivy

English Ivy BMP Now Available

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

Read More English Ivy BMP Now Available

A close-up of vibrant yellow daisy-like flowers with a bee or wasp collecting nectar among the petals. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the bright flowers and the insect.

Tansy Ragwort BMP Now Available

 The WeedWise Program has finalized Best Management Practices for controlling Tansy Ragwort.  Check out this comprehensive guide today. Tansy Ragwort Best...

Read More Tansy Ragwort BMP Now Available

Local Students Shine at National Conference

In Louisville, Kentucky at the 87th Annual National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention and Expo, two North Clackamas FFA members, Julia Barnes and...

Read More Local Students Shine at National Conference

Annual Report Published

The Clackamas County SWCD is pleased to provide our annual report for fiscal year 2013-2014.  The report covers the period from July 1, 2013 through June 30,...

Read More Annual Report Published

Windsocks Help Reduce Pesticide Drift

Since 2000, monitoring conducted by Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has detected pesticides in Clackamas River tributaries at concentrations that...

Read More Windsocks Help Reduce Pesticide Drift

District Provides Support for Local Watershed Councils

As a local government, the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District works to conserve natural resources throughout Clackamas County.  The...

Read More District Provides Support for Local Watershed Councils

Close Search Window