Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District

625 SE Salmon Ave. Redmond OR. 97756   541-923-4358 ext. 3190

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Tom Bennett tbdeschutesswcd@outlook.com (541) 626 8590
Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) ANNOUNCE NEW ON- FARM-EFFICIENCY CONSERVATION INVESTMENT PROGRAM
 

Redmond, OR – The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) is announcing up to $300,000 in available funding for the On-Farm Efficiency Water Conservation Investment Program. The objective of the program is to accelerate existing water conservation efforts in Deschutes County by improving on farm irrigation conveyance systems, upgrading on farm infrastructure from flood to sprinkler irrigation, and improve landowner’s knowledge and skills in managing irrigation water on their farm.
 

High priority will be given to projects that convert flood to sprinkler irrigation, reduce off-site impacts to water bodies - such as streams, rivers, or irrigation canals – and reduce water loss in conveyance systems.

For more information about this opportunity, click below:

To apply for funding click below to download the application form.

Landowners who meet eligibility criteria must apply to DSWCD by February 11, 2022. Applications can be submitted by e-mail to deschutesswcd1@outlook.com or by mail:
High ranked eligible projects will be considered for funding. Funding per applicant will be set at a $20,000 cap or 75% of the total project cost, whichever is the lessor. Invoices of work performed is required before funds can be dispersed. It is the right of the DSWCD to refuse any work performed by the landowner if it is not related to the project or does not meet technical standards.
 

For more information about the program contact Tom Bennett at tbdeschutesswcd@outlook.com or (541) 626 8590.
Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District
625 SE Salmon Ave. Redmond OR. 97756