Invasive weeds currently cost Oregonians millions of dollars each year. One recent estimate indicates that without intervention these will increase to $1.8...
Scotch broom is a wide-spread invasive weed in our community. You have probably noticed large stands of it along our rural roads and highways, in pastures and...
hr Each spring we welcome the return of abundant flowers and cherish them as they lift our spirits. Unfortunately, some of these beautiful plants have proven...
On Thứ ba, Tháng 12 20, 2017 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support Grants...
hr English ivy (Hedera helix) may conjure up images of cozy, country cottages, but don’t be deceived. This invasive weed can destroy buildings, poison pets,...
hr English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a popular evergreen frequently noticed during the month of Tháng 12 when festive decorators “deck the halls with...
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...
In Bước đều 2016, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District formally partnered with the Audubon Society of Portland and Columbia Land Trust to expand the...
Congratulations to the students of Springwater Environmental Sciences School for the successful installation of their western bluebird trail. Their hard work,...
hr The Thorn in Our Side Himalayan blackberry (Rubus bifrons) tantalizes us with its sweet fruits in the summer and tortures us with its prickly vines all year...
Pest management workshops for greenhouse and nursery employees will be offered every Thứ năm during the month of Tháng Mười. This low-cost series is presented...
We are happy to announce that former board chair Ron Oberg has accepted the appointment as Director Emeritus at the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation...
Clackamas SWCD offers a Soil Health Workshop for teachers and community garden educators on Thứ bảy, Tháng Mười 8, 2016 from 8:30 - 2:00 at Springwater...
Do you own a property with a septic system? If so, this is the perfect week to revisit good SepticSmart tips to keep your system in excellent working...
NOTE: As of Tháng sáu 9, 2021, CSWCD is not accepting any new applications for the Residential Septic System Repair Loan program until such a time as a new staff...
Fall has yet to officially arrive, but social media is already abuzz about the upcoming rain and mud season. Landowners with livestock face additional...
hr Tháng 9 is the Time to Control Japanese Knotweed Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) has been called a “nightmare” and a “botanical bully,” and...
Many of our watershed council partners are gearing up for fall cleanup events, tours, and celebrations. This is a great way for you to get involved in the...
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...
A recently completed conservation project with local nursery producer J. Frank Schmidt and Son Co. is a water savings success! The drip irrigation project...
Early Registration ends Thứ hai, Tháng 9 11, 2017. Classes are filling up! This year’s Small Farm School will be held on Thứ năm, Tháng 9 21, 2017 at...
