On Tuesday, December 16, 2025 , the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors unanimously approved Watershed Council Support...
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual report and audit for fiscal year 2024-2025 are now available. Fiscal year 2024-2025 covers the...
The Winter 2025-2026 Native Plant Sales are in full swing. While the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District doesn’t host a native plant sale,...
We are now accepting applications for multiple seasonal WeedWise Technicians The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates...
Common ivy (Hedera helix) may conjure up images of country cottages, but don’t be deceived. This invasive weed can destroy buildings, poison pets, and topple...
WeedWise Annual Report 2025 With the new year upon us, we want to take a moment to stop and reflect on our many accomplishments and challenges over the past...
We’ve been making a list,And checking it twice,Now its time to find outWho has been naughty and nice! It is a WeedWise tradition for each of our staff to...
By WeedWise Technician, Samantha Kelly As someone who grew up in the garden with my grandma, camping with my family, and swimming in the river with my dad, my...
English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a popular evergreen frequently noticed during the month of December when festive decorators “deck the halls with boughs of...
By WeedWise Technician, Hayden Jorde My name is Hayden Jorde and I am a WeedWise Technician. I am originally from the Southwest before relocating to the...
By WeedWise Specialist, Sierra Bloomer Recreation Areas Post-Wildfire Most of us in Clackamas County remember the devastating Riverside Fire that ripped...
A large spurge laurel infestation The Scourge of Spurge Laurel Spurge laurel (Daphne laureola) is neither a spurge nor a laurel, but it is an invasive plant in...
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to announce an Introduction to Succession Planning for Farmers, Ranchers, and Foresters. This 5-part...
The Thorn in Our Side Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) attracts a lot of attention with its sweet fruit in the summer but the rest of the year, it...
You can view our 4-part video series below: What is a Septic System How a Septic System Works The Most Common Types of Septic Systems in Oregon The Dos...
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...
Registration is OPEN for our Fall Mud, Manure, and Pasture Management Workshop! Livestock and pasture managers in the Willamette Valley face special challenges...
September is the Time to Control Japanese Knotweed Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) is one of the most damaging weeds in the world, and has been...
We Need Your Input! The Clackamas SWCD is reaching out to neighbors in the surrounding area to get their input on the future of the old barn located at the...
puncturevine plant spreading Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris) is a plant that lives up to its name. This invasive weed has spiny seed heads that can easily...
Small Lot Sale! Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is holding a Small Lot Sale on August 23, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon at 22055 S. Beavercreek...
Registration for Small Farm School 2025 is now open. Click here to register! Small Farm School is a one-day educational event for beginning and intermediate...
