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, and ground cover. […]
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.
Winter Storms Bring Streambank Erosion
Streambank erosion is a natural process and, in an undisturbed stream, it usually happens slowly over time. However, once a stream is disturbed and plants along streambanks are removed, this process may speed up to alarming […]
Claudia is Coming to the Molalla-Pudding Rivers Celebration!
When you see a 29-foot Chinook salmon heading to Canby Community Park, you know something exciting is happening! Join us on Saturday, May 21, 2016, for the Molalla-Pudding Rivers Celebration. A flurry of fun activities will […]
New Partnership Tackles Costly Invasive Weeds on Clackamas River
Invasive weeds cost Oregon residents millions of dollars each year, but a new effort is now underway to control invasive weeds along the Clackamas River. This effort is spearheaded by the newly formed Clackamas River Invasive […]
District Provides Support for Local Watershed Councils
As a local government, the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District works to conserve natural resources throughout Clackamas County. The District has access to state and federal resources to assist in understanding and fixing issues […]
Giant Fish is a Big Draw at Local Event
What do a 14-foot-tall fish, a table full of local historical artifacts, and a clothesline of fish-print shirts have in common? They were all found at the Milk Creek Watershed Celebration held at Camp Adams! Clackamas […]
A Rare Chance to Learn About Streams
Is the area next to your river (known as the riparian area) eroding and falling off into the water each winter? Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to host a rare opportunity for […]
Rain Drops and Restoration Along the Trolley Trail!
Fueled by hot coffee and Voodoo doughnuts, nearly 50 volunteers braved a rain-soaked Saturday morning to help install over 1,400 native trees and shrubs along the Trolley Trail in Oak Grove. Friends of Trees served as […]
