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Restoring Balance: Juniper Removal Project at Rimrock Ranch

The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) has embarked on an ambitious juniper removal project at Rimrock Ranch in Sisters, Oregon. This initiative, funded by a $125,000 grant from the State of Oregon through House Bill 2010, aims to mitigate the negative impacts of western juniper on water resources and overall ecological health.

By |2024-12-03T19:55:34+00:00August 30th, 2024|Featured, Water|Comments Off on Restoring Balance: Juniper Removal Project at Rimrock Ranch

Small Grants at Work in the Community

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

By |2024-07-19T22:32:05+00:00July 19th, 2024|Wildlife and Pollinators|0 Comments

Pollinator Pathways Projects

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,

By |2024-07-19T22:23:10+00:00July 19th, 2024|Wildlife and Pollinators|0 Comments

3 Reasons to Plant Native: A Recap of our 2nd Annual Plant Sale

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

By |2024-07-18T05:27:12+00:00July 18th, 2024|News|0 Comments

Wyden, Merkley: Nearly $2.3 Million to Help Rural Oregon

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

By |2024-07-20T18:16:07+00:00July 18th, 2024|News, Renewable Energy|0 Comments

Sustainable Irrigation Techniques for Central Oregon Farmers: The WSARE Grant Initiative

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

By |2024-07-18T05:03:16+00:00July 18th, 2024|Water|0 Comments

Education & Irrigation Practices: A Recap of the August 2023 IWM Workshop

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

By |2024-07-18T04:55:15+00:00July 18th, 2024|Water|0 Comments

Conserving Water and Energy in the Deschutes Basin

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

By |2024-07-18T04:41:01+00:00July 18th, 2024|Renewable Energy, Water|0 Comments
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