Be a Backyard Steward: Attend an Oak Habitat Presentation Near You

NOTE:  Final workshop is January 20, 2016 in Milwaukie!! Do you live in North Clackamas County? Do you have Oregon white oak in your yard or neighborhood? Are...

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Are Invasive Blackberries Haunting Your Property?

The beautiful autumn leaves with their reds and golds are a stark contrast to the thorny invasive blackberries looming at the edge of your field or backyard. ...

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Weir Removal…a dam good idea!

Weirs are barriers built in a stream to pool water for irrigation, recreation, and sometimes to generate power.  They are found in many of our local streams,...

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Board Member Celebrates 20 Years of Service with District

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District celebrates the 20th anniversary of board member Don Guttridge. Director Guttridge was elected to represent...

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Sprayer Maintenance, Set-up, and Calibration Workshop

Clackamas County growers, you have the first chance to reserve your place for a hands-on workshop on sprayer maintenance, set-up, and calibration.  This is a...

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Barnyards and Birkenstocks: An Evening with Don Stuart

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District invites you to join us for an evening with author Don Stuart. Don has spent his career working with such groups...

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Down the River Clean-Up

Do you happen to love the Clackamas River as much as we do? We Love Clean Rivers, in partnership with the Clackamas River Basin Council, invites you to join...

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NEW: Administrative Position Available

button color=”orange”UPDATE: This recruitment has ended./button Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District seeks an experienced...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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