Featured this month is a post-construction presentation of the large vegetated log matrix installed on Milk Creek. This structure — and the three engineered log jams immediately downstream — protect streambanks, improve water […]
Archive | District operations
The District Operations category is a bit of a catch-all term, but fundamentally, it is about assuring accountability and the sound delivery of services to our citizens and partners.
Conservation Actions Report, July 2012
We’re keeping the same “Pretty Deadly” graphic this month as last month, because we’ve had daily interactions with people concerned about how much Tansy Ragwort they are seeing this year. Tansy Ragwort is […]
Conservation Actions Report, June 2012
Summer weather is here, and weeds are exploding! Well, they’re not literally exploding, but our phones have certainly been ringing off the hook. This month we feature Giant Hogweed and Tansy Ragwort. Giant […]
Conservation Actions Report for May 2012
As late spring begins to head toward summer, we continue to receive more requests for assistance! In the Projects section, get updated on our “3D area” water quality work and our Milk Creek […]
Get Our New Conservation Actions Report For April
April was a busy month! In the Projects section of our monthly Conservation Actions report, learn about pesticides in water. We also present an update on the Milk Creek streambank and instream work, […]
New Budget Adopted for 2012-2013
The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District has adopted a budget that increases investments in on-the-ground conservation actions in Clackamas County. On May 2, 2012, the Budget Committee approved a modified budget […]
District Awards Scholarships to Two Local Students
Today at their regular board meeting, the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District awarded scholarships to two Clackamas County students. Jessica Budge and Kalia Bistolas were the deserving recipients of $1,000 scholarships […]
Budget Hearing on May 15 for District Budget
A public meeting of the Board of Directors of the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 12:30 pm at the CCSWCD office, […]
New Budget Approved, Hearing on May 15
On May 2, the Budget Committee for the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District approved a modified budget proposal for the coming fiscal year (July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013). A […]