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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Join the WeedWise Team!

  We are now accepting applications for two WeedWise Specialists The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for...

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We’re Hiring for Two New Positions!

NOTE:  These positions have been filled and are no longer available. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation is accepting applications for two positions...

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Weedwise Specialist (CRISP) Position Announcement

NOTE:  This position has been filled and is no longer available. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for a...

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Annual Report Published for Fiscal Year 2021-2022

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual report and audit for fiscal year 2021-2022 are now available. Fiscal year 2021-2022 covers the...

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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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Weedwise Specialist and CWMA Coordinator Position Announcement

NOTE:  This position has been filled and is no longer available. The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for a...

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December’s Weed of the Month: English Holly

hr 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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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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November’s Weed of the Month: Spurge Laurel

hr The Scourge of Spurge Laurel Spurge laurel (Daphne laureola) is neither a spurge nor a laurel, but rather an invasive plant in the Daphne family.  This...

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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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Fall Fertilizer Option for Dry Years

This has been an unusual weather year.  Endless rain this spring turned into a hot and dry summer that did not want to step aside to let fall rain and...

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Meet Jeff Becker, Clackamas SWCD Zone 3 Director

Jeff Becker is the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Director for Zone 3.  This zone covers Canby and the surrounding areas.  He is also the...

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Focus on Staff: Nicole Ahr, Conservation Specialist

We welcome biologist Nicole Ahr to the Clackamas SWCD staff. Nicole has been working on a variety of projects, including expanding the Backyard Habitat...

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Clackamas SWCD

Board of Directors Approves Equity Statement

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors voted to approve a District Equity Statement.  The...

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Conservation Specialist (Term) Position Announcement

Join our organization as a Conservation Specialist! Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is offering an opportunity for a conservation professional...

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Staff Spotlight: Courtney Gattuso, WeedWise Specialist & CWMA Coordinator

hr Get to know the WeedWise program, through our people! The success of the WeedWise program is in great part due to the hard work and dedication of our...

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October’s Weed of the Month: Himalayan Blackberry

hr The Thorn in Our Side Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) tantalizes us with its sweet fruits in the summer and tortures us with its prickly vines all...

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We’d Like Your Opinion – Strategic Planning Survey

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is seeking feedback from members in our community to help the Conservation District with strategic...

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Prepare Now for Mud and Rain Season!

Fall has officially arrived. Soon we’ll be firmly immersed in rain and mud season.  Landowners with livestock face additional challenges once the Oregon...

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