Clackamas SWCD

Notice of April Budget Committee Meeting

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD), Clackamas County, Oregon, will be held on Tuesday,...

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UPDATED! Weedwise Technician (Seasonal)

UPDATE:  These positions have been filled, and the District is no longer accepting applications. Thank you for your interest. The Clackamas Soil and Water...

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Recently discovered organic herbicide shown to be safe and effective against nearly all invasive weeds!  

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...

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April’s Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard

Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an increasingly invasive weed in our community.  Native to central and western Europe, this fast-growing plant commonly...

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April Invasive Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard

Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an increasingly invasive weed in our community. Native to central and western Europe, this fast-growing plant commonly...

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Proposed Budget Released for FY 2024-2025

Today, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s budget officer released the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25 (July 1, 2024 through...

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District Supports 2024 Farmers Markets

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...

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Spring Pasture Management Video

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers a wide range of support for horse owners in Clackamas County. The following horse pasture video gives...

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Clackamas SWCD

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD), Clackamas County, Oregon, will be held on Tuesday,...

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Weed Tool Library is Open for Business!

The Clackamas Soil and Water District has a Weed Tool Library.  This free resource includes 17 different shrub and tree removal tools and lake rakes available...

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Winter Weeds: Bittercress, Dead Nettle, and Common Groundsel

Weeds are a never-ending challenge for farmers and gardeners across the Pacific Northwest. Even in winter, you might be surprised to see many weeds happily...

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March Invasive Weed of the Month: Canada Thistle

Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a wide-spread invasive weed found in all parts of Clackamas County.  Unlike many native thistles found in Oregon, Canada...

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March’s Weed of the Month: Canada thistle

hr Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a widespread invasive weed found in all parts of Clackamas County.  Unlike the many native thistles found in Oregon,...

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It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week!

National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 26 -March 3, 2024) has begun! Once a year, folks from around the country take a full week to consider the...

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Its National Invasive Species Awareness Week!

hr National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 26-March 3, 2024) kicks off today! Each year, folks around the country take a week to consider the many...

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We Are Hiring for Multiple Seasonal Positions!

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

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The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine

Each spring we welcome the return of abundant flowers and cherish them as they lift our spirits. Unfortunately, some of these beautiful plants have proven to...

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Welcome Sierra!

hr We are very pleased to welcome the newest member of the WeedWise team! The WeedWise program is pleased to announce our newest staff member Sierra Bloomer! ...

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WeedWise Celebrates 15 Years of Service!

Today the WeedWise program is celebrating 15 years of service to the residents of Clackamas County! Over the past 15 years, we have worked with thousands of...

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February’s Weed of the Month: Scotch Broom

hr 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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February Invasive Weed of the Month: Scotch Broom

Scotch broom is a wide-spread invasive weed in our community.  You have probably noticed large stands of it along our rural roads and highways, in pastures...

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After the Ice Storm:  Assessing Tree Damage and Moving Forward

The recent ice storm caused a lot of damage across the Willamette Valley and tested the strength of every tree species. Afterwards, it left many of us with a...

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Request for Proposals: Landscape Design Services – Conservation Resource Center

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (“CSWCD”) requests proposals for landscape design services at its business office located at 22055 S....

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2024 Watershed Council Support Grants Awarded

On Tuesday, December 19, 2023 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support Grants...

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