Native Plant Appreciation Week is 四月 25-五月份 1, 2021. This annual celebration provides an opportunity to reflect on why it is essential to control invasive...
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 28th The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is pleased to publish a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for...
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 to...
The recent ice storm caused a lot of damage across the Willamette Valley and tested the strength of every tree species. Afterwards, it left many of us with a...
hr Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a widespread invasive weed found in all parts of Clackamas County. Unlike the many native thistles found in Oregon,...
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual report and audit for fiscal year 2019-2020 are now available. Fiscal year 2019-2020 covers the...
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...
Due to Covid-19 restriction, Clackamas SWCD is closed to the public except by appointment. Our staff will continue to assist our landowners via the telephone...
Rain, rain, and more rain. How is your septic field holding up? Heavy, prolonged rain can have an impact on your septic system’s performance. Most of...
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,...
Tami Guttridge is often the first person people interact with when they contact the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. She is the District...
Managing risk is a must in agriculture. Farmers, ranchers, and forest owners know this well – they take care to plant at the perfect time, they select...
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...
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District staff and Board of Directors are happy to welcome Drew Donahue as the District’s new Multi-County Riparian...
Every day we meet people who have not yet heard of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. But that’s okay! We are always excited to meet...
Woody Weeds of Clackamas County People who work with or manage invasive weeds on their property will be happy to check out a recent WeedWise publication...
New FY 2016-2017 Annual Plan of Work The District’s Board of Directors has adopted an annual work plan for fiscal year 2020-2021 (七月 1, 2020 through 六月...
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...
hr Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris) is aptly named! This invasive weed has spiny seed heads that can easily puncture a bike tire, inflatable raft, animal...
