NEW DATES! Please note that the dates for the Succession Planning Workshop have changed. Registration is now open for the 2020 Farm and Ranch Succession Planning Workshop Series! Are you concerned about the […]
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December Invasive Weed of the Month: English Holly
English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a popular evergreen frequently noticed during the month of December when festive decorators “deck the halls with boughs of holly”. For many people, the shiny, dark green leaves […]
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 […]
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 Oregon rains arrive in full. Muddy pastures and paddocks can […]
Horse and Land Management Online Course
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to announce an upcoming Horse and Land Management online course. The course will be presented by Alayne Blickle, educator and photojournalist with Horses for […]
Timely Reminder — It’s SepticSmart Week!
Do you own a property with a septic system? If so, this is the perfect week to revisit good SepticSmart tips to keep your system in excellent working condition. SepticSmart Week runs September […]
Prepare Now for Fall Pasture Management
Fall pasture management can help ensure a healthy pasture for next year. As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses experience new root growth and work to store carbohydrates in […]
Join us at the 2019 Clackamas County County Fair!
The 2019 Clackamas County Fair is themed “Farm Fresh… Home Made… Home Grown…,” and the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is geared up to engage children of all ages! Join us August […]
July Invasive Weed of the Month: Tansy Ragwort
Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is an invasive weed with a long and deadly history in the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon, it is designated as a Class B invasive weed. It is believed to […]
