Focus on Staff: Nathan Tucker, Fiscal Administrator

District staff and Board of Directors are happy to welcome Nathan Tucker as the District’s new fiscal administrator.  Tucker holds a bachelor’s...

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Bugs as Indicators of Water Quality

Got bugs? Did you notice folks in orange vests looking under rocks and kicking the sediment in Doane and North Fork Deep Creeks in early October?  They were...

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Welcome to our newest WeedWise Specialist!

We are pleased to welcome a new addition to the Clackamas SWCD’s WeedWise Program.  Lindsey Karr is our newest WeedWise Specialist, joining the Weedwise...

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December’s Weed of the Month!

Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly! December is the month when our busy lives get busier. The December mad dash of shopping, baking, wrapping, and mailing,...

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Jesse Nelson (Zone 1)

Nelson Brings Nursery Perspective to Board

During the past year, we have highlighted our District Board directors with short biographies to help you get to know the people who direct the District. ...

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Almost 60 Tons of Pesticides Removed from Watersheds

Early in November, several organizations worked together to hold two pesticide collection events in Clackamas County.  More than 8,437 pounds of unused, old,...

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The District’s Natural Resource Priorities

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has four top priorities when addressing conservation needs in Clackamas County: water, wildlife, weeds, and...

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What’s the Weather?

Interested in weather? Learn about weather and get the current weather forecast. About weather The study of weather can aid in understanding the narrow band of...

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Board Member Enjoys and Protects Natural Resources

Joan Zuber, a Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District board member, moved to Elk Prairie in the southwestern Clackamas County foothills to take...

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ONEStop Farmgate: A New Resource in Clackamas County

Clackamas County OneStop Farmgate is a new, FREE resource for farmers in Clackamas County. This website is designed to make it easier for farmers to find the...

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Focus on Staff: Scott Eden, Conservation Specialist

Conservation Specialist Scott Eden has just completed his first year with the District, but he’s been honing his expertise as a conservationist for over...

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Use Sunny Fall Days to Prepare for Winter

As those rainy days of winter loom on the horizon, take advantage of the sunny, warm fall days to prepare for winter! Tackling farm maintenance and good...

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Expect strife when Garden loosestrife is let loose from the garden.

Garden loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris) is one of the most recent additions to Oregon’s noxious weed list.  As a class A noxious weed, the goal of land...

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Working Together

The old adage “many hands make light work” could not be truer when it comes to weed management. The WeedWise Program routinely works with a number...

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October’s Weed of the Month!

Its October, and that means its time for a new Weed of the Month! We are working with our partners at the Columbia Gorge Cooperative Weed Management Area to...

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Want to Grow Food Later in the Season?

Our friends at Clackamas Community College (CCC) are offering a workshop to those who are interested in extending the growing season for cool weather crops. ...

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Healthy soil is made up of much more than silt, sand, and clay!

Training the Trainer – Soil Health for School and Community Gardens

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

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Focus on Staff: Nicole Ahr, Conservation Specialist

We welcome biologist Nicole Ahr to the Clackamas SWCD staff. Nicole has been working on a variety of projects, including expanding the Backyard Habitat...

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Oakscaping Workshop Opportunities

Landscaping With Oregon White Oak Do you have, or would you like, Oregon white oak in your yard? We are looking for urban landowners interested in landscaping...

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District Seeks WeedWise Specialist for Term Project

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District seeks qualified candidates for a WeedWise Program specialist position. All applications materials must be...

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Join the WeedWise Team!

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a WeedWise Program specialist position. All applications materials must be submitted to the District no later...

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Clackamas River Invasive Species Partnership Project Moves Forward

The Clackamas River Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) was recently awarded funds totaling $431,250 from Portland General Electric (PGE) through the...

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September’s Weed of the Month!

Its September, and that means its time for a new Weed of the Month! We are working with our partners at the Columbia Gorge Cooperative Weed Management Area to...

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A New Tool for Christmas Tree Growers – CANCELLED

Unfortunately this workshop has been cancelled. Christmas tree growers, you will not want to miss this opportunity to learn about a new decision making guide...

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