The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is committed to supporting local students who care about our natural resources and wish to promote conservation, impacting future natural resource decisions. The District is […]
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District Awards 2020 Watershed Council Support Grants
On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support Grants totaling $118,000. Ten watershed councils are located wholly or partially within Clackamas […]
Do You Have Oregon White Oak Trees on Your Property?
Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana) is a magnificent tree historically prevalent in the Willamette Valley. Oak-associated habitats are culturally significant and support hundreds of plant, invertebrate, and wildlife species. Oregon white oak is […]
January Invasive Weed of the Month: English Ivy
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, and topple trees. The very characteristics that made it […]
Annual Report Published for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual report and audit for fiscal year 2018-2019 are now available. Fiscal year 2018-2019 covers the period from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. (Oregon […]
Focus on Staff: Tom Salzer, General Manager
Tom Salzer is the General Manager of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. In his nine years with the District, he has made a lasting impression on his staff, his Board of […]
District Announces 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 homeowners in Clackamas County? And did you know that these loans […]
District to Open New Office in December 2019
After several years of preparation, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is ready to relocate from our current, leased space in Oregon City to our permanent home in Beavercreek. It’s hard to […]
November Invasive Weed of the Month: Spurge Laurel
Spurge laurel (Daphne laureola) is neither a spurge nor a laurel, but rather an invasive plant in the Daphne family. This perennial plant has poisonous berries, spreads aggressively in our native forests, and […]
