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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
After the Ice Storm: Assessing Tree Damage and Moving Forward
The recent ice storm caused a lot of damage across the Willamette Valley and tested the strength of every tree species. Afterwards, it left many of us with a mess and asking what […]
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 […]
Post-fire Erosion Control and Rehabilitation
Today we were fortunate to have the two experts available to talk about post-fire erosion control practices. Kathy Pendergrass the Oregon State Plant Material Specialist and Andrew Owen the Oregon State Forester both […]
Failing Septic System? We Can Help!
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 […]
