The 2019 winter native plant sales are underway at numerous locations surrounding Clackamas County. Native plants are great for your conservation planting. They are adapted to our climate, making them quite hardy, and […]
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Clean Your Boots After You Hike!
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 spread of invasive weeds. Summer […]
Backyard Confidential – An Essay by Jay Kosa
In honor of national pollinator week (June 18 – 24) we are sharing this article written by Jay Kosa, the Communications Manager for Columbia Land Trust, a partner of the Backyard Habitat Certification […]
May is Native Plant Appreciation 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 landscaping and backyard habitat needs. Restore Wildlife […]
District Seeks to Acquire Important Habitat for Fish and Elk
At the February 27, 2018 meeting of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s Board of Directors, a proposal to acquire 318 acres of land on and near Eagle Creek (near Estacada, Oregon) […]
The Monthly Plan-it: Updates from the Conservation Planning Program – January 2018
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has a variety of tools, information, and resources to help folks who believe that conservation and good stewardship of our lands is a critical function to […]
Christmas Trees for Fish Habitat
Make a fish happy in 2018! Dispose of your Christmas tree for fish habitat! The North Clackamas Urban Watersheds Council and the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation Department are collecting recycled Christmas trees […]
The Monthly Plan-it: Updates from the Conservation Planning Program – November 2017
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has a variety of tools, information, and resources to help folks who believe that conservation and good stewardship of our lands is a critical function to […]
Backyard Habitat Program Off to a Successful Start!
In March 2016, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District formally partnered with the Audubon Society of Portland and Columbia Land Trust to expand the Backyard Habitat Certification Program to additional urban areas […]
Springwater Western Bluebird Trail
Congratulations to the students of Springwater Environmental Sciences School for the successful installation of their western bluebird trail. Their hard work, coupled with a grant from the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District, […]
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, including areas in the Molalla and Rock Creek Watersheds. Today, less than 10% of Willamette Valley oak woodland, […]
