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Learn more about our projects, programs, and initatives!

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Water is Everything

Watch to meet some of the people caring for, managing, and protecting our precious water resources!

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Wyden, Merkley: Nearly $2.3 Million to Help Rural Oregon Business Owners, Farmers and Ranchers Lower Energy Costs, Generate Income, and Expand Operations

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

Learn about the WSARE Grant Initiative bringing Irrigation Water Management curriculum to The District!

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

Read about our August 2023 IWM Pivot Workshop!

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Conserving Water and Energy in the Deschutes Basin

Watch to learn more about the Three Sisters Irrigation District On-Farm and Renewable Energy Project!

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Irrigation Management Workshop August 2023

We are hosting an Irrigation Water Management workshop on August 15th, 2023! Read more to get details and register!

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Deschutes SWCD Receives Urban Agriculture Conservation Grant

DSWCD has been awarded the NACD Urban and Community Grant! Read more about how we're putting these funds to work in the community.

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Empowering Rural Oregon with Renewable Energy: A Collaborative Endeavor

DSWCD has been awarded the REAP grant to help bring renewable energy to rural Oregon. Read more about the program and see if you qualify for assistance!

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Connecting Communities Through Conservation: Introducing DSWCD's Pasture and Manure Exchange Programs

DSWCD is proud to announce two new resource exchange initiatives. Read more about these initiatives and get involved!

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Bolstering Pollinator Habitats: DSWCD and BPP Join Forces in Bend

DSWCD teamed up with Bend Pollinator Pathways (BPP) to bring pollinator-friendly spaces to urban environments. Read more to learn about this exciting project!

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Enhancing Water Conservation: Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) Awarded Technical Assistance Grant

Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) has secured a technical assistance grant from the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD). Read more about this exciting opportunity!

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DSWCD 2023 Annual Board Meeting!

We hosted our annual meeting for 2023! Read about how our year went, what we accomplished, and what's to come.

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Transforming Pasture Management: The Medina Water Quality Project

Read about the success of the Medina Water Quality Project!