Community Conservation Connection

What We Do: Native Plant Sale, Community Outreach, Educational and Informational Materials

Living sustainably is easier when people have access to the right resources, knowledge, and community. We work to connect residents to the tools, programs, and opportunities they need to make meaningful conservation choices in their everyday lives. Through education and community connection, we help people understand how their actions at home and in their neighborhoods contribute to the health of the broader landscape. Our goal is a well-connected community where residents are informed, engaged, and empowered to live more connected to the land.

All seven irrigation districts in Central Oregon are working with the Deschutes SWCD, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Deschutes Basin Board of Control, Farmers Conservation Alliance (FCA), Deschutes River Conservancy, and other stakeholders to develop Watershed Plan-Environmental Assessments and implementation strategies that will improve the irrigation districts water conveyance systems, on-farm delivery and management, and improve flows in the Deschutes and Crooked River.

Tools & Partner Resources

AgriMet

Agrimet is a weather monitoring network providing real-time meteorological data such as temperature, precipitation, and soil moisture. It supports efficient water management and conservation efforts, helping farmers and land managers optimize irrigation and make sustainable decisions for agriculture and natural resource conservation.

Irrigation Scheduler Mobile App

Smart water management begins with two questions, when do I turn the water on and for how long? The answer lies with the Irrigation Scheduler Mobile App. This mobile app can help irrigators manage irrigation water which in turn improve yields.

Web Soil Survey

The Web Soil Survey, developed by the USDA NRCS, provides detailed soil information for any U.S. location. Users can access maps, reports, and soil properties to make informed decisions on land management, agriculture, construction, and environmental stewardship. It’s a free, easy-to-use resource for landowners.

Read Our Blog

  • Riparian Restoration Progress Across Our Watersheds

    Published On: April 18th, 2025

    Riparian Restoration Progress Across Our Watersheds

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    Irrigation Water Technology & Management: Online Curriculum and Field Training Registration

    Published On: January 15th, 2025

    Integrated Water Management Course – Spring 2026 Water

  • Restoring Balance: Juniper Removal Project at Rimrock Ranch

    Published On: August 30th, 2024

    The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) has

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    Water is Everything

    Published On: July 18th, 2024

    "Our Deschutes Basin aquifer is a large bowl,