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Local Rain Garden Receives National Attention

Earlier this month the Clackamas United Church of Christ (CUCC) was awarded first place in a national “Be the Church of the Month” contest with...

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Saving Water for Other Uses

It is official; this was a very wet winter! According the National Weather Service, totals for the “meteorological” winter (Tháng 12-...

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Do Your Part – Be SepticSmart!

Do you own a property with a septic system?  Well maintained and properly functioning septic systems provide effective onsite wastewater treatment, allow...

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Collaboration is Key to New Outdoor Classroom

It was a clear and chilly Tháng mười một afternoon as students, neighbors, staff, and community partners gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the...

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Down the River Clean-Up

Do you happen to love the Clackamas River as much as we do? We Love Clean Rivers, in partnership with the Clackamas River Basin Council, invites you to join...

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Horse Health – New for Small Farm School 2015

Clackamas County has a huge horse population!  This year’s Small Farm School offers a track that addresses our love of horses, and our deep desire to...

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Rainwater Harvesting at Schoolyard Farms

Rainwater harvesting has numerous benefits for urban or rural landowners.  Watch the video to learn the what, why, and how of collecting rainwater for...

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The Power of a Raindrop

We protect our homes, our cars, our belongings from theft, but have you thought about your land that may be carried away right before your eyes?  As the rain...

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IPM and Pesticide Risk Management

If you own a nursery in the Clackamas River watershed or anywhere near a stream, then you may be interested in attending this upcoming workshop, Combining...

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Windsocks giúp giảm thiểu thuốc trừ sâu trôi dạt

Since 2000, monitoring conducted by Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has detected pesticides in Clackamas River tributaries at concentrations that...

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District Provides Support for Local Watershed Councils

As a local government, the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District works to conserve natural resources throughout Clackamas County.  The...

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Mud Season is Here!

Here are a few things you can do to protect your animals from health issues related to mud. These activities will also help you avoid slogging through a...

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Tại sao phải quản lý phân bón?

Why manage manure? There are several reasons! Manure can affect your operation in good and bad ways, and it can impact other people and creatures. The...

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Giant Fish is a Big Draw at Local Event

What do a 14-foot-tall fish, a table full of local historical artifacts, and a clothesline of fish-print shirts have in common? They were all found at the Milk...

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Restoration in Milk Creek Continues…Fish are Thrilled

In 2012 the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District implemented a stream restoration project on Milk Creek, a tributary and major stream in the Lower...

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Follow That Fish to Milk Creek!

If you see a 14-foot tall Chinook salmon travelling down the highway, follow it to Camp Adams and the Milk Creek Watershed Celebration!  Claudia the Chinook...

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A Rare Chance to Learn About Streams

Is the area next to your river (known as the riparian area) eroding and falling off into the water each winter? Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation...

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Float and Fill the Boat!

This exciting news has been shared with us by our friends at Clackamas River Watershed Council! We Love Clean Rivers and the Clackamas River Basin Council...

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Pesticide Collection Event Was Tons of Success!

The Tualatin and Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation Districts co-hosted an  Agricultural Pesticide Collection event on Thứ bảy Bước đều 8, 2014, at...

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Community, Conservation, and Hot Cider

Neighbors along Corral Creek were treated to a fun morning of greeting old friends and meeting new ones, while learning about the dam removal on their creek...

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Clackamas County Landowners Receive Conservation Award

History has repeated itself!  Clackamas County landowners have again been chosen to receive the Oregon Association of Conservation Districts’ Cooperators of...

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Obstruction Removed — Fish Jumping for Joy!

Exciting things have been happening in Corral Creek.  Last month an in-stream dam was removed from the creek and constructed log jams were installed.  The...

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Fall is Ideal for Adding Native Plants

As summer fades and we start to clean up our yards for the winter season, don’t put your digging tools away!  This is a great time of the year to …...

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What is a Rain Garden and Why Do I Want One?

A rain garden is a creative landscape feature that adds beauty and value to your home while conserving natural resources and benefiting our environment! Join...

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