Last fall, Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District began a pilot program to offer Residential Septic System Repair Loans to homeowners in the Clackamas River watershed for the repair or replacement of failed […]
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Guide to Stream and Ditch Maintenance
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has shared with us their new publication, “Guidelines for Stream and Ditch Maintenance”. This publication may clear up questions you have on how to maintain ditches and not […]
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 Water Conservation District can help! Here is the second […]
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 pounds of manure per […]
Brush Up on Your Septic System During 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 […]
NEW Residential Septic System Repair Loan Program
We are happy to announce that the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District now offers a Residential Septic System Repair Loan Program for homeowners in the Clackamas River watershed to repair or replace […]
Spring Pasture – Anxious to Graze?
We’ve had a taste of warm weather 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 […]
Are Invasive Blackberries Haunting Your Property?
The beautiful autumn leaves with their reds and golds are a stark contrast to the thorny invasive blackberries looming at the edge of your field or backyard. Do not let those sweet summer […]
Pretty but Deadly: Tansy Ragwort
The bright yellow flowers of Tansy Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) may provide a striking view, but don’t let the looks fool you. This invasive weed is deadly to many grazing animals. Tansy ragwort contains […]
Birding Event at the Beavercreek Farm
One of the many resources we are cataloging on our historic farm in Beavercreek is wildlife. To aid us in determining the different species that might be sharing the farm with us, we’re looking […]
SepticSmart Week: September 23-27
We’re excited to announce the first annual SepticSmart Week, September 23-27! Proper care and maintenance of septic systems can help keep homeowners and their neighbors healthy and protect drinking water and our environment. […]
