As we ring in 2013, take a moment to think about what YOU can do to restore wildlife habitat, support the struggling pollinator population and promote a healthier watershed. The answer is easy! […]
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.
All You Need to Know About Watershed Councils
Our man Clair Klock interviews several watershed council folks in this new video shot by the Clackamas County Government Channel. Learn about watershed council projects and why they are such great partners for […]
District Awards Support Funds to Watershed Councils
We have a fairly unique situation in the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District: we have all or part of ten watershed councils within our boundary! The District is more successful because […]
We All Live Upstream – A Watershed Event
Save the Date: We All Live Upstream – A Watershed Event October 27, 2012 This free family event is coming up on October 27, 2012. Speakers, exhibits, drawings and nibbles from local food […]
Oswego Lake Watershed Tour: Low-Impact Development Practices
Join Stephanie Wagner, Oswego Lake Watershed Council, and Erik Carr, Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District, for an interactive morning exploring watershed functions and nature-friendly development practices in Lake Oswego. We will […]
Molalla River Cleanup and Celebration
It is time for a celebration! Molalla River Watch — the folks who are the watershed council for the Molalla River — adopted 12 miles of the Molalla River in 1992 through the […]
What the Heck is a HUC?
What is a HUC? Pronounced “huck,” HUC stands for Hydrologic Unit Code. Says the USGS: “The Hydrologic Unit system is a standardized watershed classification system developed by USGS in the mid 1970s. Hydrologic […]
Take a Hike with the Clackamas River Basin Council!
If you have always wanted to explore the upper Clackamas Watershed, but haven’t been sure where to start, maybe you should take a hike! A hike with the Clackamas River Basin Council! This […]