Did you know that the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers a Residential Septic System Repair and Replacement Loan Program to eligible homeowners in Clackamas County? And did you know that these […]
Archive | Watersheds
The Watersheds category is about working toward stronger, more resilient watershed conditions. Watershed work rarely occurs by itself — usually it requires working with multiple partners to coordinate actions that make sense over the long term.
2023 Watershed Council Support Grants Awarded
On Tuesday, December 20, 2022 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support Grants totaling $85,000. Nine watershed councils are located wholly or partially within […]
January Invasive Weed of the Month: English Ivy
English ivy (Hedera helix) may conjure up images of cozy, country cottages, but don’t be deceived. This invasive weed can destroy buildings, poison pets, and topple trees. Ivy grows quickly, requires little maintenance, […]
September Invasive Weed of the Month: Japanese Knotweed
Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) has been called a “botanical bully” and “the alien shrub that can’t be stopped.” It is considered invasive in many parts of the world. This gives you a pretty […]
2022 Watershed Council Support Grants Awarded
On Tuesday, January 18, 2021, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support Grants totaling $65,000. Nine watershed councils are located wholly or partially within Clackamas […]
January Invasive Weed of the Month: English Ivy
English ivy (Hedera helix) may conjure up images of cozy, country cottages, but don’t be deceived. This invasive weed can destroy buildings, poison pets, and topple trees. Ivy grows quickly, requires little maintenance, […]
Source Water Protection Week: September 26 – October 2
Join us in celebrating the first annual Source Water Protection Week: September 26 – October 2, 2021. While this is the first time recognizing this week, protecting our drinking water sources is important […]
September Invasive Weed of the Month: Japanese Knotweed
Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) has been called a “nightmare” and a “botanical bully,” and is considered invasive in many parts of the world. These characterizations give you a pretty good idea of just […]
Final Draft Presentation on Molalla River Drinking Water Project Available for Viewing
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 […]
