It is official; this was a very wet winter! According the National Weather Service, totals for the “meteorological” winter (December- January-February) were 25 to 35 inches throughout the Portland metro area and northern […]
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The Water Quality and Quantity category covers protecting and restoring the quality of surface and ground water. District programs include water quality monitoring and many conservation practices. Rain gardens and bioswales help clean water before it infiltrates into ground water. Livestock exclusion fencing keeps animals out of surface water.
Activities focusing on water quality are about assuring future supplies of water for people, plants, and animals. Rainwater harvesting and irrigation system improvements are good examples of water quantity practices.
It is official; this was a very wet winter! According the National Weather Service, totals for the “meteorological” winter (December- January-February) were 25 to 35 inches throughout the Portland metro area and northern […]
Do you own a property with a septic system? Well maintained and properly functioning septic systems provide effective onsite wastewater treatment, allow groundwater to be recharged onsite, and makes more clean water available […]
It was a clear and chilly November afternoon as students, neighbors, staff, and community partners gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of Eastham Community Center’s new outdoor classroom. Funded […]
Do you happen to love the Clackamas River as much as we do? We Love Clean Rivers, in partnership with the Clackamas River Basin Council, invites you to join them as they host […]
Clackamas County has a huge horse population! This year’s Small Farm School offers a track that addresses our love of horses, and our deep desire to see them healthy and living in harmony […]
Rainwater harvesting has numerous benefits for urban or rural landowners. Watch the video to learn the what, why, and how of collecting rainwater for irrigation, fire suppression, stormwater control, and as an emergency […]
We protect our homes, our cars, our belongings from theft, but have you thought about your land that may be carried away right before your eyes? As the rain falls over the next […]
If you own a nursery in the Clackamas River watershed or anywhere near a stream, then you may be interested in attending this upcoming workshop, Combining Effective IPM and Pesticide Risk Management in […]
Since 2000, monitoring conducted by Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has detected pesticides in Clackamas River tributaries at concentrations that exceed benchmarks set to protect fish and invertebrates. Pesticides of Concern The active […]
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