Our online presentation and listening session about the Molalla River Drinking Water Project was well attended with over 30 attendees and great discussion about the long term protection of drinking water source quality. […]
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.
Local Watershed Volunteer Opportunities
Late winter is upon us and our local watershed councils have many fabulous watershed volunteer opportunities available here in Clackamas County! This is the best time of year for planting native trees, […]
It’s Time for the 2020 Native Plant Sales!
The 2020 winter native plant sales are underway at numerous locations surrounding Clackamas County. Native plants are great for your conservation planting. They are adapted to our climate, making them quite hardy, and […]
Fire Workshop Offered Again Due to Popular Demand!
Due to the overwhelming interest in Keeping Your Home and Property Safe from Wildfire, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has scheduled a second workshop in Welches. Workshop details: May 7, 2019, […]
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. The very characteristics that made it […]
Fish “Home Improvement” Project a Success
Milk Creek, in the Molalla River basin, is home to a number of fish species: Chinook and Coho salmon, winter steelhead, cutthroat trout, and Pacific lamprey. So when the Clackamas Soil and Water […]
District Hosts Council of Councils
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District hosted a Council of Councils meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Directors and coordinators representing all ten watershed councils in Clackamas County attended the half-day event. […]
Fall Watershed Volunteer Opportunities
Many of our watershed council partners are gearing up for fall cleanup events, tours, and celebrations. This is a great way for you to get involved in the care and maintenance of your […]
Local Watershed Volunteer Opportunities Abound!
Late winter is upon us and the watershed councils and their fabulous volunteers here in Clackamas County are hard at work! This is the best time of year for planting native trees, shrubs, […]
