By WeedWise Technician, Samantha Kelly As someone who grew up in the garden with my grandma, camping with my family, and swimming in the river with my dad, my...
English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a popular evergreen frequently noticed during the month of December when festive decorators “deck the halls with boughs of...
By WeedWise Technician, Hayden Jorde My name is Hayden Jorde and I am a WeedWise Technician. I am originally from the Southwest before relocating to the...
By WeedWise Specialist, Sierra Bloomer Recreation Areas Post-Wildfire Most of us in Clackamas County remember the devastating Riverside Fire that ripped...
A large spurge laurel infestation The Scourge of Spurge Laurel Spurge laurel (Daphne laureola) is neither a spurge nor a laurel, but it is an invasive plant in...
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to announce an Introduction to Succession Planning for Farmers, Ranchers, and Foresters. This 5-part...
The Thorn in Our Side Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) attracts a lot of attention with its sweet fruit in the summer but the rest of the year, it...
You can view our 4-part video series below: What is a Septic System How a Septic System Works The Most Common Types of Septic Systems in Oregon The Dos...
Do you own a property with a septic system? If so, this is the perfect week to revisit good SepticSmart tips to keep your system in excellent working...
September is the Time to Control Japanese Knotweed Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) is one of the most damaging weeds in the world, and has been...
We Need Your Input! The Clackamas SWCD is reaching out to neighbors in the surrounding area to get their input on the future of the old barn located at the...
puncturevine plant spreading Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris) is a plant that lives up to its name. This invasive weed has spiny seed heads that can easily...
Registration for Small Farm School 2025 is now open. Click here to register! Small Farm School is a one-day educational event for beginning and intermediate...
Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is an invasive weed with a long and deadly history in the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon, it is designated as a Class B...
Sustainable Northwest (SNW), in partnership with the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District, has released an Invitation For Bid for the performance of...
Joe Matteo is the Zone 3 Board Director for the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. Matteo is a long-time Clackamas county resident. He currently...
We are very pleased to welcome two new members of the WeedWise team. This month, the WeedWise program welcomes Hayden Jorde and Samantha Kelly as our newest...
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...
Today, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s budget officer released the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 (July 1, 2025 through...
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to support local farmers markets! Our Farmers Markets Support Grant program is designed to help our...
Join Clackamas SWCD’s Justin Cooley at Hopkins Demonstration Forest in Beavercreek, Oregon on Saturday, April 12, 2025 for a Forest Weed Management Field...
