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Videos for Horse Owners and Pasture Managers

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has three videos that address horse pasture, mud, and manure management.  They are quick and informative!...

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Horse 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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Protect Your Horses from “Pasture Bullies”

Tansy Ragwort is the toxic weed of the moment.  It’s bright yellow flower can been seen throughout our rural areas. In many places, however, good...

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Invitation to Bid: Shop Office Space Retrofit – Conservation Resource Center

Sealed Competitive Bids to provide construction services for the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (“District”) will be received at the...

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Residential Septic System Repair and Replacement Grant Program

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has secured grant funding for qualified Clackamas County residents for repair or replacement of their septic...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Pasture, Mud, and Manure Videos

Check out our three new videos that address horse pasture, mud, and manure management.  They are quick and informative! Did your dream of weed-free, lush...

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Conquering the Mountain. . . of Manure (Part 2)

  Manure management may be one of the less glamorous responsibilities of owning or caring for livestock, but this information from the Clackamas Soil and...

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Conquering the Mountain . . . of Manure (Part 1)

What to Do With the Poo A reality of having livestock is the accumulation of manure from stall cleanouts and picking in heavy use areas. A horse produces 50...

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Agricultural Pesticide Collection Event, May 2022

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to announce that there will be a FREE Agricultural Pesticide Collection Event on Saturday, May 14, 2022...

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Council of Councils Deepens Watershed Partnerships

Directors and coordinators representing all nine watershed councils in Clackamas County attended a Council of Councils meeting on March 1, 2022. District...

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Gardening for Wildlife Workshop

Gardening for Wildlife: Naturescaping Fundamentals Registration is now open for the Gardening for Wildlife Workshop!   Sessions will be held on Wednesday,...

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Have Horses? Pasture, Mud, and Manure Videos

Check out our three new videos that address horse pasture, mud, and manure management.  They are quick and informative! Did your dream of weed-free, lush...

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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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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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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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