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2025 Watershed Council Support Grants Awarded

  On Thứ ba, Tháng Một 21, 2025 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support...

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Annual Report Published for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual report and audit for fiscal year 2023-2024 are now available. Fiscal year 2023-2024 covers the...

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Tháng Một Invasive Weed of the Month: English Ivy

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, and...

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Tháng 12 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 Tháng 12.  Festive...

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Tháng mười một Invasive Weed of the Month: Spurge Laurel

  Spurge laurel (Daphne laureola) is neither a spurge nor a laurel, but rather an invasive plant in the Daphne family.  This perennial plant has...

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Tháng Mười Invasive Weed of the Month: Himalayan Blackberry

Himalayan blackberry (Rubus bifrons) tantalizes us with its sweet fruits in the summer and tortures us with its prickly vines all year long.  Also known as...

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Bây giờ là thời điểm chuẩn bị đồng cỏ mùa thu

Healthy spring forage and hay yields benefit from careful pasture management in the fall. As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses...

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Learn how your system works and how to maintain it.

It’s SepticSmart Week: Tháng 9 16-20, 2024

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...

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Tháng 9 Invasive Weed of the Month: Japanese Knotweed

Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) has been called a “botanical bully” and “the alien shrub that can’t be stopped.” It is considered...

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Tìm thấy bọ cánh cứng đục thân cây tần bì ở Quận Clackamas

On Thứ hai, Tháng tám 19, 2024, The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) sent out an update on the distribution of the Emerald Ash Borer in Oregon.  Up until...

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Tips to Tackle and Control Blackberry

We’ve picked our fill of the sweet blackberry fruits, so it’s time to get serious about Himalayan blackberry management. Now is an ideal time to...

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2024 Summer Pasture Walk Registration is Open!

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to promote the Oregon Forage and Grassland Council’s 2024 Summer Pasture Walk on Thứ bảy Tháng tám...

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Local Wildfire Updates

  Wildfire season began early this year in Clackamas County and District staff has been meeting with local and federal officials to secure local wildfire...

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National Farmers Market Week: Tháng tám 4 – 10, 2024

We’re celebrating National Farmers Market Week! This annual celebration highlights the important role that farmers markets play across our nation and...

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Tháng tám Invasive Weed of the Month: Puncturevine

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

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Small Farm School 2024 – Registration is Open!

Registration for Small Farm School 2024 is now open.  Click here to register! Small Farm School is a one-day educational event for beginning and intermediate...

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Septic Systems: A 4-Part Video Series

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is happy to announce the release of a 4-part video series on septic systems.  This video series was...

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We’re Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation!!

We’re Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation! We’re less than two weeks away from our Conservation Celebration!  On Thứ bảy, Tháng tám 3rd,...

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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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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...

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Christmas Tree Field Day, Tháng bảy 18th

Are you a Christmas Tree Grower?  Or maybe you know one?  If so, take note!  The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is offering a FREE Christmas...

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Save the Date for 2024 Small Farm School

Small Farm School is an annual, full-day event with hands-on workshops and classroom sessions. Both beginning and experienced small-scale  farmers will find...

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Tháng bảy Invasive Weed of the Month: Tansy Ragwort

Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is an invasive weed with a long and deadly history in the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon, it is designated as a Class B invasive...

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Become a Board Member – Informational Video Now Available

  NOTE:  Did you miss the Board of Director Information Session on Tháng sáu 13th?  You can watch the video recording here!  You’ll need this Password...

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