Clackamas SWCD

Annual Report Published for Fiscal Year 2020-2021

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual report and audit for fiscal year 2020-2021 are now available. Fiscal year 2020-2021 covers the...

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Get to Know the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District

Every day we meet people who aren’t familiar with the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District.  But that’s okay!  We are always excited to...

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Листопад’s Weed of the Month: Spurge Laurel

hr The Scourge of Spurge Laurel Spurge laurel (Daphne laureola) is neither a spurge nor a laurel, but rather an invasive plant in the Daphne family.  This...

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Do You Know about “Pasture Bullies?”

“Pasture Bullies” are plants that are toxic to horses and livestock.  These toxic plants include invasive weeds and non-pasture plants that can...

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Got Manure? Put a Cover on It!

  If you have livestock or horses, then you have manure!  You may have a mountain of manure that grows daily.  So, is it a problem or is it a …...

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Is Your Land Going Downstream?

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District recently completed Molalla Watershed Drinking Water Source Protection Plan.  This plan identified threats...

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Жовтень’s Weed of the Month: Himalayan Blackberry

hr The Thorn in Our Side Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) tantalizes us with its sweet fruits in the summer and tortures us with its prickly vines all...

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Source Water Protection Week: Вересень 26 – Жовтень 2

Join us in celebrating the first annual Source Water Protection Week:  Вересень 26 – Жовтень 2, 2021.  While this is the first time recognizing this...

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Prepare Now for Fall Pastures

Fall pasture management can help ensure a healthy pasture for next year. As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses experience new root...

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Нові публікації для дуба білого орегонського

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has new resources available on Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana) . Oregon white oak is a magnificent tree with...

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Small Farm School 2021 – Registration is Open!

Registration for Small Farm School 2021 is now open.  Click here to register! Small Farm School is a one-day educational event for beginning and intermediate...

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Серпень’s Weed of the Month: Puncturevine

hr Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris) is aptly named! This invasive weed has spiny seed heads that can easily puncture a bike tire, inflatable raft, animal...

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Local Wildfire Updates are available.  Stay informed and be aware!

Fire Preparedness Webinar for Clackamas County

Learn about fire preparedness in Clackamas County on Липень 28, 2021, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in a free, virtual webinar. Join Clackamas SWCD and our valued...

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District Bids Farewell to Career Conservationist, Eann Rains

It is with sincere well-wishes that we bid Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation Investments Program Coordinator Eann Rains  a fond...

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Conservation Specialist (Term) Position Announcement

Please Note:  Recruitment for this position is currently closed. Join our organization as a Conservation Specialist! Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation...

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Weekend Wildfire Warrior – Extended Zone

Preparing for wildfire season takes time and effort, but knowing you have taken the steps to protect your house can bring peace of mind. Join us as we explore...

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Final Draft Presentation on Molalla River Drinking Water Project Available for Viewing

After two years of work with local residents, land managers, municipalities, community groups, and state and federal agencies, Clackamas SWCD and Cascade...

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District Honors Conservation Initiatives Manager, Jason Faucera

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) recognized staff member Jason Faucera at a socially distant staff meeting last week. Faucera played a...

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Weekend Wildfire Warrior – Intermediate Zone

Preparing for wildfire season takes time and effort, but knowing you have taken the steps to protect your house can bring peace of mind. Join us as we explore...

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Public Input Sought on Molalla River Assessment and Action Plan

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District will host a live online presentation and listening session regarding the final draft of the Molalla River...

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Clean Your Boots to Protect Our Natural Areas

Clean your boots!  And your sneakers, sandals, and flip-flops too.  Give them a quick check before and after you hike to prevent the spread of invasive...

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Червень’s Weed of the Month: Policeman’s Helmet

hr Policeman’s helmet (Impatiens glandulifera) is an invasive weed that grows in ditches, wetlands, and along waterways. Native to India, this fast-growing...

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Video Series for Erosion Control Practices

Our new video series for Erosion Control Practices has information that  you want to know! The lifeblood of any agricultural operation is the soil. It is not...

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Травень’s Weed of the Month: Orange Hawkweed

hr Orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) is a relatively new invasive weed in Clackamas County and we are working to keep it from becoming a common problem...

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