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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Invitation to Bid: Tenant Improvements – Conservation Resource Center

Clackamas SWCD is requesting bids from qualified contractors for the construction of tenant improvements in the District’s administration building in...

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Protect Your Forest From Fire

Forest fires are currently raging along the West Coast.  Here in Clackamas County, when this time of year rolls around, we cross our fingers, hoping wildfires...

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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...

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District Announces Interest-Free Septic Loan Program

NOTE:  As of June 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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The new Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District office is almost complete.

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...

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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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Soil Health Workshop: School Garden Curriculum

Registration is open for our FREE Soil Health Workshop on Saturday, October 5th, from 8:00 a.m. – noon, at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City. ...

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Residential Septic System Repair and Replacement Loan Program

NOTE:  As of June 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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You can print this Clean Your Boots poster using the link below.

Clean Your Boots to Protect Our Forests

Clean your boots after you hike.  And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too.  Give them a quick check before you hike as well and help to prevent the...

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How to Choose a Good Pollinator Seed Mix

Our colleagues at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service have put together a guide entitled How to Choose a Good Pollinator Seed Mix.  We are excited...

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Registration is Open for Small Farm School 2019!

We’re excited to announce that registration for Small Farm School 2019 officially opens on Thursday, May 23, 2019.  Here is your opportunity to secure...

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It’s Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week!

May 19 – 25, 2019 has been declared Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week! Springtime is an ideal time of the year to reflect on the invasive weeds...

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May is Native Plant Month!

We’re celebrating Native Plant Month in May and you should too!  Below are a few terrific reasons why native plants are the best choice for your...

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Spring Gardening Tips for Pollinators and Weed Management

Spring is officially here and farmers and home gardeners are itching to get to work outside.   In celebration of warmer, sunny days, we offer some...

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Fish “Home Improvement” Project a Success

Milk Creek, in the Molalla River basin, is home to a number of fish species:  Chinook and Coho salmon, winter steelhead, cutthroat trout, and Pacific...

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Learn More About How We Work for You!

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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The Benefits and Ecology of a Moss Lawn

As we prepare for winter planting of our native trees and shrubs, we share this intriguing article written by Cathy Burk at the Habitat Network. The Clackamas...

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Smart Sprayer Now Available to Growers

You may not expect to find lasers being used by a nursery growing shade trees, but this may become commonplace as new technology is being released that will...

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Focus on Staff: Clair Klock, Senior Resource Conservationist

Clair Klock is the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Senior Resource Conservationist.  The longest tenured member of our staff, Klock joined the...

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New Water Rights Handout Available

Water rights are a frequent topic of conversation during the long, hot summer here in Clackamas County.  How can one obtain a water right?  Do I need one?...

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Come See Our Underwear (and More) at the Clackamas County Fair!

This year’s Clackamas County Fair is themed “Grow it… Sew it… Show it…,” and the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation...

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