Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of small grant funding for the 2021 – 2023 biennium. This funding is allocated from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board to be utilized by DSWCD and the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council with a project cap of $15,000. With an allocation
DSWCD partnered with Bend Pollinator Pathways (BPP), an organization focused on creating habitats for native pollinators at risk of decimation. Their main goal is to create “pathways” for these native pollinators using the adjacent lands of residents, businesses, parks, and open spaces in order to maintain their native range. Six projects were completed and for each,
Read how Deschutes SWCD helped to transform the Burnham Pasture.
Spring arrives in a variety of ways in the High Desert. From the pollen in the air to increased river flows, the season often makes its yearly debut known to all. Though spring blooms may require you to break out the allergy medication, they also serve as a colorful reminder that warmer days are
"Our Deschutes Basin aquifer is a large bowl, with a deep end near the Cascade Mountains becoming shallower to the northeast. Our side of the Cascades drains into this bowl creating groundwater; the source for our aquifers, springs, and wells. demand for it is increasing. The climate crisis is leaving less ground and
Wyden, Merkley: Nearly $2.3 Million to Help Rural Oregon Business Owners, Farmers and Ranchers Lower Energy Costs, Generate Income, and Expand Operations Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Oregon businesses and organizations will receive a combined nearly $2.3 million for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements that will
The Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (WSARE) program is operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute for Food and Agriculture. This initiative provides competitive grants and educational resources to 13 states in the American West. WSARE's grant programs are a collaborative effort involving farmers, ranchers, researchers, and agricultural professionals. Their goal
A dedicated community of farmers and landowners gathered on Tuesday, August 15th for an educational event hosted by the Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District. Despite challenging weather, the district's Irrigation Water Management workshop focusing on pivot sprinklers proved to be a remarkable success, leaving participants equipped with invaluable skills and knowledge to optimize
The Three Sisters Irrigation District On-Farm and Renewable Energy project is funded through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This partnership project brings together NRCS Oregon, Three Sisters Irrigation District, Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District, Deschutes River Conservancy, private landowners, and numerous other partners to conserve water and reduce energy demands. Learn
Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to continue offering irrigation water management (IWM) workshops annually to provide education and technical assistance to residents of the district looking to increase irrigation efficiency. In an exciting partnership with School of Ranch and High Desert Food and Farm alliance, our IWM workshop will take place on August
