Prepare Now for Fall Pastures

As dry summer days give over to autumn rains, pasture grasses experience new root growth and work to store carbohydrates in the lower 3-4 inches of the stem. ...

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Pasture, Mud, and Manure Videos

Check out our three new videos that address horse pasture, mud, and manure management.  They are quick and informative! Did your dream of weed-free, lush...

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Yellow Tansy Flowers Have Neighbors Seeing Red

Bouquets of yellow flowers are blooming across our region.  Unfortunately, these colorful blooms are from the poisonous plant known as tansy ragwort.  They...

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Request for Proposals: Forest Fuels Reduction Services

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is looking for qualified contractors to perform vegetation management services for forest fuels...

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Getting to the Point with Porcupines

Porcupines in Managed Woodlands: Tools for Family Forestland Owners is a publication created by our colleagues at the Woodland Fish and Wildlife Group.This...

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How Nurseries Can Protect Water Quality

Did you know that nurseries are the largest sector of agriculture in the state? Their potential to affect water quality is significant.  This article,...

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Focus on Staff: Tami Guttridge, Office Administrator

Tami Guttridge is often the first person people interact with when they contact the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District.  She is the District...

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What You Need to Know About Soil Compaction

Have you ever wondered why you see such varying vegetation on the landscape depending on use? One big reason is soil compaction. Land allowed to stay in...

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Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week, Có thể 15 – 21

This week is Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week.  Spread the word — not the weeds! Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week is an opportunity for all...

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Spring Tips to Keep Manure Out of Water

We have had an especially wet winter and spring this year.   While some of that rain soaks into our ground water, much of it runs off into local streams....

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Protect Spring Pastures: Grazing Guidelines

The weather is beginning to warm and spring pasture grasses are growing, but wait!  Don’t turn those horses out too early! While your horses may have...

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Horse Pasture Management: Broadleaf Weeds

Do you have broadleaf weeds in your horse pasture?  Of course you do! “Broadleaf” is a term used for a group of plants that have leaves that do...

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It’s Time to Read Your Pasture

This is the time of year when it is difficult for pasture specialists to give recommendations.  Sure, they have a lot of generalized advice, but everything...

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Agricultural Pesticide Collection Event, Có thể 2022

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to announce that there will be a FREE Agricultural Pesticide Collection Event on Thứ bảy, Có thể 14, 2022...

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Quản lý cỏ dại bằng Thư viện công cụ diệt cỏ dại của chúng tôi!

The Clackamas Soil and Water District WeedWise Program has a weed tool library.  This free resource includes shrub and tree removal tools and lake rakes...

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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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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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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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Ấn phẩm mới cho Oregon White Oak

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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Have Horses? Pasture, Mud, and Manure Videos

Check out our three new videos that address horse pasture, mud, and manure management.  They are quick and informative! Did your dream of weed-free, lush...

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How Wildfire Affects the Forest Soil

Did you know that wildfire can affect forest soils?  The effect of fire on trees, shrubs, and herbaceous (non-woody) plants are easily visible. It is not so...

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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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