The weather is beginning to warm and spring pasture grasses are growing, but wait! Don’t turn those horses out too early! While your horses may have been hanging out in a sacrifice area […]
Tag Archives | water quality
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 in Clackamas, OR. This is an ideal opportunity […]
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 Manager Chris Lapp and staff member Cathy McQueeney represented the Clackamas […]
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) Video
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has a new video that explains our Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The Oregon Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a voluntary program for agricultural landowners […]
Source Water Protection Week: September 26 – October 2
Join us in celebrating the first annual Source Water Protection Week: September 26 – October 2, 2021. While this is the first time recognizing this week, protecting our drinking water sources is important […]
Public Input Sought on Molalla River Assessment and Action Plan
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District will host a live online presentation and listening session regarding the final draft of the Molalla River drinking water source quality Assessment and Action Plan on Wednesday, […]
Subterranean Clover: A Successful Cover Crop for Local Hazelnut Orchardist
Finding the right cover crop that works well with a particular agricultural crop is not always easy. What works for some growers and systems may not work for others. However, a local hazelnut […]
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 your septic system is sealed and is […]
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 district and across the state who are or have […]
