Weirs are barriers built in a stream to pool water for irrigation, recreation, and sometimes to generate power. They are found in many of our local streams, even though most are no longer […]
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.
Barnyards and Birkenstocks: An Evening with Don Stuart
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District invites you to join us for an evening with author Don Stuart. Don has spent his career working with such groups as the American Farmland Trust, Washington […]
Down the River Clean-Up
Do you happen to love the Clackamas River as much as we do? We Love Clean Rivers, in partnership with the Clackamas River Basin Council, invites you to join them as they host […]
Local Students Shine at National Conference
In Louisville, Kentucky at the 87th Annual National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention and Expo, two North Clackamas FFA members, Julia Barnes and Allison Smith, were honored with the top award in […]
Candy Lane Students to the Rescue!
During a blustery morning of wind and rain, enthusiastic students from Candy Lane Elementary braved the elements in order to help support local pollinators. With planning and financial assistance from Clackamas County Soil […]
Restoration in Milk Creek Continues…Fish are Thrilled
In 2012 the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District implemented a stream restoration project on Milk Creek, a tributary and major stream in the Lower Molalla River watershed. The purpose of the project […]
Float and Fill the Boat!
This exciting news has been shared with us by our friends at Clackamas River Watershed Council! We Love Clean Rivers and the Clackamas River Basin Council proudly present: 12th Annual Down the River […]
Ag Composting Resources & Education Series
We are excited to share this announcement with agricultural professionals interested in a hands-on composting classes. OSU Extension, Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Western SARE Program are co-sponsoring Agricultural […]
Districts Share Honor
The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded the Cooperator of the Year award last week by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA). The annual Agricultural Progress Awards dinner was held […]
