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October Weed of the Month: Himalayan Blackberry

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...

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A flyer for Septic Smart Week in September promotes a video series on septic systems in Oregon, featuring four chapter screens on septic overview, system designs, types, and care, with informational text and QR codes.

Watch Our Septic System Video Series

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...

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Learn how your system works and how to maintain it.

It’s SepticSmart Week: September 15-19, 2025

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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Fall Mud, Manure, and Pasture Management Workshop

Registration is OPEN for our Fall Mud, Manure, and Pasture Management Workshop! Livestock and pasture managers in the Willamette Valley face special challenges...

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September Weed of the Month: Knotweed

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...

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We Need Your Input – Clackamas SWCD Barn

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...

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August Weed of the Month: Puncturevine

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...

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Small Lot Sale at Clackamas SWCD – August 23, 2025

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...

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Small Farm School 2025 – Registration is Open!

  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...

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Save the Date for 2025 Small Farm School

Small Farm School is an annual, full-day event with hands-on workshops and classroom sessions. Both beginning and experienced small-scale  farmers will find...

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July Invasive Weed of the Month: Tansy Ragwort

  Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is an invasive weed with a long and deadly history in the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon, it is designated as a Class B...

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Weekend Wildfire Warriors – Immediate Zone

We may be having a cool and wet May, but Wildfire Month is upon us!  Before we know it, we’ll be well into summer and many of us will be …...

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May is Wildfire Awareness Month

Part of the beauty of the Pacific Northwest is the lush forested land that surrounds our homes and communities. This beauty is fragile, however, as we have...

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It’s Oregon Invasive Species Awareness Week!

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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10 Ways to Celebrate Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week!

May 18-24 is the week that we celebrate Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week! This is the one week of the year to reflect on the invasive weeds impacting Oregon...

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Invitation For Bid (IFB)- Post Wildfire Recovery Services

Sustainable Northwest (SNW), in partnership with the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District, has released an Invitation For Bid for the performance of...

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Staff Spotlight: Samuel Leininger, WeedWise Manager

 hr Get to know the WeedWise program, through our people! The success of the WeedWise program is in great part due to the hard work and dedication of our...

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Clackamas SWCD

Notice of FY 2025-2026 Budget Hearing

A public budget hearing meeting of the Board of Directors of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025...

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Meet Joe Matteo, Clackamas SWCD Zone 3 Director

Joe Matteo is the Zone 3 Board Director for the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. Matteo is a long-time Clackamas county resident.  He currently...

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May Invasive Weed of the Month: Orange Hawkweed

Don’t let the attractive flowers of orange hawkweed fool you! Orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) is a fairly new invasive weed in Clackamas County....

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Welcome Hayden and Sam!

hr We are very pleased to welcome two new members of the WeedWise team. This month, the WeedWise program welcomes Hayden Jorde and Samantha Kelly as our newest...

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Happy Earth Day!

Earth Day is April 22, 2025! hr Earth Day provides a great opportunity to reflect on the planet we all love and share.  One of the biggest threats to our...

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Clackamas SWCD

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting #2 (Final)

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD), Clackamas County, Oregon, will be held on Tuesday,...

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April 2025 is Native Plant Appreciation Month!

We’re celebrating Native Plant Month in April and you should too!  Below are a few terrific reasons why native plants are the best choice for your...

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