Neighbors along Corral Creek were treated to a fun morning of greeting old friends and meeting new ones, while learning about the dam removal on their creek and the 2.5 miles of fish […]
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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.
Neighbors along Corral Creek were treated to a fun morning of greeting old friends and meeting new ones, while learning about the dam removal on their creek and the 2.5 miles of fish […]
History has repeated itself! Clackamas County landowners have again been chosen to receive the Oregon Association of Conservation Districts’ Cooperators of the Year for small acreage farms. This year’s recipients are Pete and […]
Exciting things have been happening in Corral Creek. Last month an in-stream dam was removed from the creek and constructed log jams were installed. The project restored natural stream processes and re-established 2.5 […]
As summer fades and we start to clean up our yards for the winter season, don’t put your digging tools away! This is a great time of the year to plant perennial native […]
A rain garden is a creative landscape feature that adds beauty and value to your home while conserving natural resources and benefiting our environment! Join Erik Carr, Urban and Community Conservationist for Clackamas […]
Last month we conducted a pebble count on Milk Creek at the site of the vegetated log matrix that was built last summer. A pebble count is a common method used by river […]
Agricultural producers will have another opportunity to dispose of their old and unusable pesticides at no charge on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 8 a.m. to noon! Due to limited funds this event is first […]
With a contract crew on site today to treat weeds, it was the perfect time to take a look at the condition of the vegetated log matrix the Clackamas County SWCD installed last […]
Got animals? Got neighbors? Then you need fences! Join Clair Klock and Kenn Evans as they review aspects of good country fencing. High-tensile New Zealand fencing is demonstrated, along with electric fencing and […]
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