The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is looking for qualified contractors to perform vegetation management services for forest fuels reduction. All documents that support this announcement are posted on the Clackamas […]
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!
Getting to the Point with Porcupines
Porcupines in Managed Woodlands: Tools for Family Forestland Owners is a publication created by our colleagues at the Woodland Fish and Wildlife Group.This publication introduces these prickly mammals to us, and includes interesting […]
How Nurseries Can Protect Water Quality
Did you know that nurseries are the largest sector of agriculture in the state? Their potential to affect water quality is significant. This article, reprinted with permission of Digger Magazine, features advice from […]
Small Farm School 2022 – Registration is Open!
Registration for Small Farm School 2022 is now open. Click here to register! Small Farm School is a one-day educational event for beginning and intermediate small-scale farmers and rural land stewards. This year […]
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week: August 7 – 13, 2022
We’re celebrating National Farmers Market Week! This annual celebration highlights the important role that farmers markets play across our nation and here in Clackamas County. Why Should I Celebrate Farmers Markets? The Farmers […]
Tansy Poisons Livestock – and Neighborly Relationships!
Tansy ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) has long tormented hay producers and rural landowners who graze livestock. Horses and cows are especially susceptible to this poisonous weed. In open fields, grazing animals will generally avoid […]
Focus on Staff: Tami Guttridge, Office Administrator
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 Administrator and occupies the front desk where she […]
We’re Gearing Up for Small Farm School 2022!
Small Farm School is an annual, full-day event with hands-on workshops and classroom sessions for beginning and experienced small-scale farmers. Each year, Small Farm School offers several different tracks with classes ranging from […]
What You Need to Know About Soil Compaction
Have you ever wondered why you see such varying vegetation on the landscape depending on use? One big reason is soil compaction. Land allowed to stay in permanent vegetation is easy to plant […]
