Videos: Erosion Control on Christmas Tree Farms

How are Christmas Tree farms holding their own against soil erosion? Recently, we interviewed Don Sturm of Sturm’s Berry Farm and Bob Schaefer of Noble...

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Four Board Positions Open for Election

Four district board positions for the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District will be on the General Election ballot this fall. One position is...

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A Fishy Head Count

Ever wonder how many and what kind of fish are in your stream? Well, this summer the fish in tributaries to the Molalla River will swish their little tailfins...

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Reducing the Risk of Pesticides in Our Streams

The topic of pesticides in local streams is rising to the surface! Folks in the conservation community anticipate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will...

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Good and Local! 2012 Farmers Markets

Looking for farmers markets in Clackamas County? We have plenty to offer! Each market is unique. Some focus on locally grown and produced foods, while others...

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New Rain Garden Fact Sheet Available

Looking for a quick overview of rain gardens? We have a new fact sheet that highlights many aspects of rain gardens! Rainfall Imagine your entire property...

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District Awards Scholarships to Two Local Students

Today at their regular board meeting, the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District awarded scholarships to two Clackamas County students. Jessica...

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Parking Lot Island Out, Rain Garden In

The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District recently assisted a local church in replacing a parking lot island with a new rain garden. Rain...

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Jory is Oregon’s State Soil

Did you know every state has a state soil? A state soil is a soil that has special significance to a particular state. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation...

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Waterlogged: Unwanted Water!

It’s springtime. Can water be too much of a good thing? Sometimes yes! Join Clair Klock as he describes the flood control dike in the Three Creeks...

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Jumpstart Your Spring Pasture

It’s officially spring, and if you haven’t already done so, it’s time to get your pasture ready.  After the continual rain of winter, grazed...

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Six Minutes on Currin Creek Restoration

Six minutes about the Currin Creek Restoration work in Estacada…with sound and pictures! It’s our newest video! This stream restoration project on...

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Partners Come Together to Combat Spurge Laurel

The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District’s WeedWise Program recently participated in a Spurge Laurel field tour in cooperation with...

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Reducing Landslide Risk on Your Property

Oregonians are well-acquainted with the minor flooding that accompanies early spring rains. But most people forget that those rains also bring an increased...

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What the Heck is a HUC?

What is a HUC? Pronounced “huck,” HUC stands for Hydrologic Unit Code. Says the USGS: “The Hydrologic Unit system is a standardized watershed...

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Ten Simple Ways to Keep Manure Out of Water

It’s springtime and the Willamette Valley is greening up. We’ll certainly receive more rain before summertime, and some of that rain will run off...

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Possible project on Mt. Scott and Camas creeks

Clackamas County SWCD staff visited a potential project site today at North Clackamas Park. Two streams pass through the park: Mt. Scott Creek and Camas Creek....

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You Can Help Our Struggling Pollinator Friends!

Did you know that one in three mouthfuls of food or drink requires the presence of a pollinator? Bats, bees, birds, butterflies, moths and other creatures are...

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Supporting Conservation Through Local Partnerships

To help support healthy habitats for Oregonians, the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors has awarded support grants to...

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Now is the Time to Plan Your Streamside Planting

Now is the time to be thinking about planting trees and shrubs along your streamside area, otherwise known as the riparian area. Healthy riparian areas have...

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New Video on Healthy Soils now available

Join Clair Klock and NRCS Soil Scientist Cory Owens on All You Need To Know about Healthy Soils! The video was produced for the Clackamas County Soil and Water...

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Invitation to bid issued for weed/vegetation control

The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District has issued an invitation to bid (ITB) for rapid response vegetation restoration and control. ITBs are...

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Community conservation focus for 2011-2012

The Clackamas County SWCD is very proud to be able to serve citizens throughout Clackamas County. Despite the tough economic conditions we all face, this will...

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Web Posts and Press Releases: CONNECT 2017

Unfortunately, the presenter of Web Posts and Press Releases was unable to present this session at CONNECT 2017 due to a family medical issue. As an...

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