All Clackamas County 3rd through 6th grade teachers are invited to attend a free water quality workshop. This hand-on workshop will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 8:30a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Teachers will meet […]
Archive | Working together
Developing and nurturing key partnerships to help achieve our conservation mission is what we mean by Working Together. Captured here are the activities that help us build and maintain important conservation relationships.
Backyard Habitat Certification Program
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District announces the expansion of the Backyard Habitat Certification Program in Clackamas County! The Backyard Habitat Certification Program is a joint project of the Audubon Society of Portland and Columbia […]
District Supports Farmers Markets
On Tuesday, February 21, 2017 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved farmers market partnership support grants totaling $41,600. These grants will be distributed to nine farmers markets within the […]
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, and ground cover. […]
It’s Time to Plant! 2017 Native Plant Sales
The 2017 winter native plant sales are underway at numerous locations surrounding Clackamas County. While the Clackamas SWCD does not host a sale each year, local citizens are able to purchase great plants at a terrific […]
District Supports Watershed Councils
On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Partnership Support Grants totaling $95,000. These grants will be distributed to nine watershed councils within the […]
Almost 60 Tons of Pesticides Removed from Watersheds
Early in November, several organizations worked together to hold two pesticide collection events in Clackamas County. More than 8,437 pounds of unused, old, restricted, or damaged pesticides were collected from area agricultural producers. These pesticides were […]
ONEStop Farmgate: A New Resource in Clackamas County
Clackamas County OneStop Farmgate is a new, FREE resource for farmers in Clackamas County. This website is designed to make it easier for farmers to find the answers they need to be successful.
