Local Partners Join to Fight Invasive Weeds

Invasive weeds currently cost Oregonians millions of dollars each year. One recent estimate indicates that without intervention these will increase to $1.8...

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Invasive Scotch Broom is Blooming – Get Out and Pull!

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...

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District Hosts Council of Councils

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District hosted a Council of Councils meeting on 星期三, 一月份 24, 2018.  Directors and coordinators...

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The Undesirable Beauty of Lesser Celandine

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...

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District Announces 2018 Watershed Council Support Grant Awards

On 星期二, 十二月 20, 2017 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support Grants...

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一月份’s Weed of the Month: English Ivy

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,...

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Annual Report Published for Fiscal Year 2016-2017

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District's annual report and audit for fiscal year 2016-2017 are now available.  ...

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十二月’s Weed of the Month: English Holly

hr English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a popular evergreen frequently noticed during the month of 十二月 when festive decorators “deck the halls with...

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十一月’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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Backyard Habitat Program Off to a Successful Start!

In 三月份 2016, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District formally partnered with the Audubon Society of Portland and Columbia Land Trust to expand the...

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Springwater Western Bluebird Trail

Congratulations to the students of Springwater Environmental Sciences School for the successful installation of their western bluebird trail. Their hard work,...

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十月份’s Weed of the Month: Himalayan Blackberry

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...

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OktoberPest 2017 Pest Management Workshops

Pest management workshops for greenhouse and nursery employees will be offered every 星期四 during the month of 十月份.  This low-cost series is presented...

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District Welcomes Ron Oberg as New Director Emeritus

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...

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Soil Health Workshop for School and Community Gardens

Clackamas SWCD offers a Soil Health Workshop for teachers and community garden educators on 星期六, 十月份 8, 2016 from 8:30 - 2:00 at Springwater...

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Broken septic systems can harm public health and contaminate water.

Brush Up on Your Septic System During SepticSmart Week

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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NEW Residential Septic System Repair Loan Program

NOTE:  As of 六月 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...

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Rain and Mud Season is Coming – Be Prepared!

Fall has yet to officially arrive, but social media is already abuzz about the upcoming rain and mud season.  Landowners with livestock face additional...

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九月份’s Weed of the Month: Knotweed

hr 九月份 is the Time to Control Japanese Knotweed Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) has been called a “nightmare” and a “botanical bully,” and...

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Fall Watershed Volunteer Opportunities

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...

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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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We’ll See YOU at the Clackamas County Fair!

This year’s Clackamas County Fair is themed “Five Days of Fun,” and the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is geared up to engage...

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Drip Irrigation Project Yields Water Savings

A recently completed conservation project with local nursery producer J. Frank Schmidt and Son Co. is a water savings success!  The drip irrigation project...

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Small Farm School 2017 Registration is Now Open

Early Registration ends 星期一, 九月份 11, 2017. Classes are filling up! This year’s Small Farm School will be held on 星期四, 九月份 21, 2017 at...

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