Celebrate Native Plant Appreciation Week!

Native Plant Appreciation Week is Апрель 25-Май 1, 2021.  This annual celebration provides an opportunity to reflect on why it is essential to control invasive...

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Request for Qualifications: Septic System Repair Services

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 28th The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is pleased to publish a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for...

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Апрельская трава месяца: Чесночная горчица

Чесночная горчица (Alliaria petiolata) становится все более инвазивным сорняком в нашем регионе. Родом из центральной и западной Европы, это быстрорастущее растение обычно...

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Conservation Specialist Position Announcement

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District seeks an experienced Conservation Specialist.  This individual will work mainly with small farms and...

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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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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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Март’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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Annual Report Published for Fiscal Year 2019-2020

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual report and audit for fiscal year 2019-2020 are now available. Fiscal year 2019-2020 covers the...

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Управляйте сорняками с помощью нашей библиотеки инструментов для борьбы с сорняками!

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

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Clackamas SWCD Open by Appointment Only

Due to Covid-19 restriction, Clackamas SWCD is closed to the public except by appointment. Our staff will continue to assist our landowners via the telephone...

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Seasonal Rains and Your Septic Field

Rain, rain, and more rain.  How is your septic field holding up? Heavy, prolonged rain can have an impact on your septic system’s performance.  Most of...

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English ivy growing on a tree trunk

Январь’s Weed of the Month: English Ivy

hr 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,...

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Focus on Staff: Tami Guttridge, Office Manager

Tami Guttridge is often the first person people interact with when they contact the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District.  She is the District...

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Планирование перехода фермы - почему это так важно?

Managing risk is a must in agriculture. Farmers, ranchers, and forest owners know this well – they take care to plant at the perfect time, they select...

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District Offers Interest-Free Septic Loan Program

NOTE:  As of Июнь 9, 2021, CSWCD is not accepting any new applications for the Residential Septic System Repair Loan program until such a time as a new staff...

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Focus on Staff: Drew Donahue, Multi-County Riparian Technician

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District staff and Board of Directors are happy to welcome Drew Donahue as the District’s new Multi-County Riparian...

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Soil and Water Conservation Districts: A Best Kept Secret!

Every day we meet people who have not yet heard of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District.  But that’s okay!  We are always excited to meet...

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Explore our Woody Weed Guide

Woody Weeds of Clackamas County People who work with or manage invasive weeds on their property will be happy to check out a recent WeedWise publication...

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Prepare Now for Mud and Rain Season!

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

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2020 Wildfire Resources

Wildfire Resources The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District would like to express its sincere gratitude to all of the fire fighters around the...

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Annual Work Plan for 2020-2021 Adopted

New FY 2016-2017 Annual Plan of Work The District’s Board of Directors has adopted an annual work plan for fiscal year 2020-2021 (Июль 1, 2020 through Июнь...

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Сентябрь’s Weed of the Month: Knotweed

hr Сентябрь is the Time to Control Japanese Knotweed Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) has been called a “nightmare” and a “botanical bully,” and...

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Prepare Now for Fall Pastures

Fall pasture management can help ensure a healthy pasture for next year. As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses experience new root...

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Август’s Weed of the Month: Puncturevine

hr Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris) is aptly named! This invasive weed has spiny seed heads that can easily puncture a bike tire, inflatable raft, animal...

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