Soil Health Principles that Improve Farm Operations Workshop

Healthy soils are essential to the success of every agricultural operation.  Our new workshop, Soil Health Principles that Improve Farm Operations, will...

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Alternative Treatment Technology (ATT) system and tank during construction

Residential Septic System Repair and Replacement Grant Program

UPDATE October 1, 2024: The Septic Repair Grant Program is not accepting applications at this time. The deadline to turn in applications was September 30,...

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Raptors and Beneficial Insects – Alternative Pest Control

There are many benefits to adding cover crop to your farm, tree, or orchard management plan. However, vegetative cover practices can lead to increased pest...

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Focus on Staff: Bee Sinichko, WeedWise Specialist

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is pleased to announce a new staff member, Bee Sinichko.  Sinichko joins our organization as a WeedWise...

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Focus on Staff: Monte Mattsson, WeedWise Specialist

We are pleased to welcome Monte Mattsson as the newest member of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District.   Mattsson joined the District as a new...

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District Supports 2023 Farmers Markets

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to support local farmers markets with Farmers Markets Support Grants. Clackamas County farmers...

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District Offers Interest-Free Septic Loan Program

Did you know that the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers a Residential Septic System Repair and Replacement Loan Program to eligible...

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Meet Don Guttridge, Clackamas SWCD Zone 5 Director

Don Guttridge is the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Zone 5 Director. Zone 5 covers the eastern side of Clackamas County and includes the...

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Focus on Staff: Jenne Reische, Conservation Planning Program Manager

Jenne Reische is the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation Planning Program Manager.  She oversees and coordinates the efforts of five...

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Welcome Monte!

We are pleased to welcome Monte Mattsson as the newest member of the WeedWise Program.   Monte joined our team as a new WeedWise Specialist, in early March...

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Weather and Climate Data for Farm Planning and Management

If the rapidly changing weather conditions are causing challenges in managing your operation, then take advantage of this opportunity to learn about some...

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Welcome Bee!

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 Bee Sinichko! ...

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Gardening for Wildlife Workshop

Gardening for Wildlife: Naturescaping Fundamentals Registration is now open for the Gardening for Wildlife Workshop!   This year’s workshop will be...

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The Molalla River is a popular spot for recreation during the summer.

2023 Watershed Council Support Grants Awarded

On Tuesday, December 20, 2022 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support Grants...

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Council of Councils Deepens Watershed Partnerships

Clackamas County is home to nine different watershed councils.  These councils exists wholly or partially within the Clackamas SWCD service area and they are...

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Year in Review: A WeedWise Annual Report 2022

  We are celebrating another year in the books! With the new year rapidly approaching, we wanted to take a moment to stop and reflect on our many...

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Fuel Reduction Project Benefits More than the Forest

Fuel Reduction – Good for the Forest and Good for Neighbors Sometimes an idea expands to provide more benefit than the original plan.  This is what...

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A New Adventure for Lindsey Karr!

After 6 years of serving the Clackamas River, we bid a fond farewell to WeedWise Specialist and CRISP Coordinator,  Lindsey Karr. Lindsey joined the WeedWise...

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Get to Know the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District

Every day we meet people who aren’t familiar with the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District.  But that’s okay!  We are always excited to...

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Happy Trails Courtney Gattuso!

hr It is with a heavy heart, that after 4 years we bid a fond farewell to WeedWise Specialist and CWMA Coordinator, Courtney Gattuso. Courtney has recently...

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Focus on Staff: Suzi Cloutier , Conservation Specialist

Suzi Cloutier is a Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation Specialist. She joined the District staff in July, 2021.  Prior to working with...

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Meet Jesse Nelson, Clackamas SWCD Zone 1 Director

Jesse Nelson is the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Director for Zone 1. This zone covers the northeast part of Clackamas County.  This...

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Backpack Sprayer Maintenance

hr Managing invasive weeds and other vegetation is important to help maintain your property.  Backpack sprayers can be one of your most important tools for...

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Got Manure? Put a Cover on It!

  If you have livestock or horses, then you have manure!  You may have a mountain of manure that grows daily.  So, is it a problem or is it a …...

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