Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an increasingly invasive weed in our community. Native to central and western Europe, this fast-growing plant commonly invades sites such as parks, trails, roadsides, and streamsides. April is […]
Archive | Working lands
Clackamas County has an abundance of working lands. This category captures our work to help keep agricultural lands healthy and productive. Our work with nurseries, Christmas tree farms, crop and food producers, and farmers markets all fit in this category. Of course, work on these lands always provides additional conservation benefits!
March Invasive Weed of the Month: Canada Thistle
Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a wide-spread invasive weed found in all parts of Clackamas County. Unlike many native thistles found in Oregon, Canada thistle can quickly overrun an area and displace native […]
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: February 22 – 26
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 22 -26, 2021) kicks off today! Once a year, folks from around the country take a full week to consider the many impacts that non-native invasive species […]
Manage Weeds with our Weed Tool Library!
The Clackamas Soil and Water District WeedWise Program has a Weed Tool Library. This free resource includes shrub and tree removal tools and lake rakes available for use in your weed control project. […]
It’s Time to Order Native Plants
Native plants are a great way to beautify your yard, pollinator garden, or hedgerow! While wintertime may seem gloomy, the promise of a new growing season is just around the corner. Now is […]
Focus on Staff: Tami Guttridge, Office Manager
Tami Guttridge is often the first person people interact with when they contact the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. She is the District Office Manager and occupies the front desk where she […]
Farm Transition Planning – Why is it So Important?
Managing risk is a must in agriculture. Farmers, ranchers, and forest owners know this well – they take care to plant at the perfect time, they select disease-resistant crop varieties, they vaccinate their […]
December Invasive Weed of the Month: English Holly
Green leaves and red berries of English holly English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a popular evergreen frequently noticed during the month of December when festive decorators “deck the halls with boughs of holly”. […]
Farm Transition Planning: Virtual Workshop Series
It’s never too early (or too late!) to begin securing your farm’s future. A farm transition plan is essential to protecting your interests and minimizing attorney fees, taxes, and family stress. This free […]
