After two years of work with local residents, land managers, municipalities, community groups, and state and federal agencies, Clackamas SWCD and Cascade Environmental Group are excited to present the final draft assessment and […]
Archive | Water quality & quantity
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.
Public Input Sought on Molalla River Assessment and Action Plan
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District will host a live online presentation and listening session regarding the final draft of the Molalla River drinking water source quality Assessment and Action Plan on Wednesday, […]
Subterranean Clover: A Successful Cover Crop for Local Hazelnut Orchardist
Finding the right cover crop that works well with a particular agricultural crop is not always easy. What works for some growers and systems may not work for others. However, a local hazelnut […]
Video Series for Erosion Control Practices
Our new video series for Erosion Control Practices has information that you want to know! The lifeblood of any agricultural operation is the soil. It is not something we can just replace. Depending […]
Request for Qualifications: Septic System Repair Services
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 28th The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is pleased to publish a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Residential Septic System Repair Services. CSWCD is requesting applications from […]
Seasonal Rains and Your Septic Field
Rain, rain, and more rain. How is your septic field holding up? Heavy, prolonged rain can have an impact on your septic system’s performance. Most of your septic system is sealed and is […]
District Offers Interest-Free Septic Loan Program
NOTE: As of June 9, 2021, CSWCD is not accepting any new applications for the Residential Septic System Repair Loan program until such a time as a new staff member is available to […]
Focus on Staff: Drew Donahue, Multi-County Riparian Technician
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District staff and Board of Directors are happy to welcome Drew Donahue as the District’s new Multi-County Riparian Technician. Donahue holds a bachelor of science degree in environmental […]
Soil and Water Conservation Districts: A Best Kept Secret!
Every day we meet people who have not yet heard of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. But that’s okay! We are always excited to meet new faces and enjoy the exclamations […]
