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.
"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
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
Amidst the expanse of 17 acres of flood-irrigated pasture, a story of environmental innovation and stewardship lies. Alpacas and sheep roamed the vibrant fields, creating a scene that embodied the harmonious coexistence of animals and agriculture. However, beneath this pastoral charm lay a water quality challenge that was yearning for a sustainable solution. Vision
