February Farm Checklist: Test Soil and Reserve Equipment!

The days are slowly but surely getting longer and that means it is time to prepare for the upcoming season. February Checklist: Soil test your fields if you...

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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 love and romance. We cut out paper hearts for Valentine’s Day cards and wrap cut...

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We Are Hiring for Multiple Seasonal Positions!

We are now accepting applications for multiple seasonal WeedWise Technicians The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates...

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We are Hiring for Multiple WeedWise Technicians!

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for multiple WeedWise Technicians to support program efforts in the Mt Hood...

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Clackamas and Multnomah Local Work Group Meeting

The Natural Resources Conservation Service, in partnership with the East Multnomah and Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation Districts, is holding a Local Work...

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Clackamas SWCD Seeks Interested Parties for Hay Harvest at Beavercreek Farm

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (District) is seeking an individual or business (Contractor) to harvest hay on District property for a...

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2025 Watershed Council Support Grants Awarded

  On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support...

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Annual Report Published for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual report and audit for fiscal year 2023-2024 are now available. Fiscal year 2023-2024 covers the...

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January’s Weed of the Month: English Ivy

English ivy (Hedera helix) may conjure up images of cozy, country cottages, but don’t be deceived. This invasive weed can destroy buildings, poison pets, and...

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January Invasive Weed of the Month: English Ivy

English ivy (Hedera helix) may conjure up images of cozy, country cottages, but don’t be deceived. This invasive weed can destroy buildings, poison pets, and...

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Year in Review: A WeedWise Annual Report 2024

We are celebrating another year in the books! With the new year upon us, we want to take a moment to stop and reflect on our many accomplishments and...

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December’s Weed of the Month: English Holly

English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a popular evergreen frequently noticed during the month of December when festive decorators “deck the halls with...

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December Invasive Weed of the Month: English Holly

Green leaves and red berries of English holly English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a popular evergreen frequently noticed during the month of December.  Festive...

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WeedWise Technician Spotlight: Hayden Jorde

My name is Hayden Jorde and I am a WeedWise Technician. I am originally from the southwest and I have spent much of my career working outdoors. To me, the...

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Request for Proposals: Priority Invasive Weed and Vegetation Management

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is looking for qualified contractors to perform invasive weed control and restoration planting on...

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Now is the Time to Prepare Fall Pastures

Healthy spring forage and hay yields benefit from careful pasture management in the fall. As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses...

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It’s SepticSmart Week: September 16-20, 2024

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...

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Emerald Ash Borer Found in Clackamas County

On Monday, August 19, 2024, The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) sent out an update on the distribution of the Emerald Ash Borer in Oregon. Up until...

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Tips to Tackle and Control Blackberry

We’ve picked our fill of the sweet blackberry fruits, so it’s time to get serious about Himalayan blackberry management. Now is an ideal time to...

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2024 Summer Pasture Walk Registration is Open!

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to promote the Oregon Forage and Grassland Council’s 2024 Summer Pasture Walk on Saturday August...

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Local Wildfire Updates

Wildfire season began early this year in Clackamas County and District staff has been meeting with local and federal officials to secure local wildfire...

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National Farmers Market Week: August 4 – 10, 2024

We’re celebrating National Farmers Market Week! This annual celebration highlights the important role that farmers markets play across our nation and...

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Septic Systems: A 4-Part Video Series

 Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is happy to announce the release of a 4-part video series on septic systems.  This video series was...

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We’re Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation!!

We’re Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation! We’re less than two weeks away from our Conservation Celebration!  On Saturday, August 3rd,...

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