Redmond, OR - On June 16th, 2022, Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation staff, Board of Directors, and partners met for their annual meeting. After a brief review of the annual report, work plan, and budget, they set off to the three site visits - a pump station and two landowner properties - which showcased the work of DSWCD staff and partners. 

Redmond, OR – The 17 acres of flood irrigated pasture was grazed by alpacas and sheep, which led to nutrient runoff from manure and fertilizer of the field. Whenever there was excess irrigation water, the nutrient runoff would enter the Central Oregon Irrigation District’s (COID) main canal. The goal of the project was to address the water quality problem of the COID canal by eliminating the…

Redmond, OR – Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) partnered with Bend Pollinator Pathways (BPP) to create habitats in Bend for native pollinators. Native plants are the most vital for ensuring the health of our pollinators because the two co-evolved to fit the needs of one another. 

Redmond, OR - The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) will soon be able to provide assistance in water efficiency projects to more irrigation water users thanks to a grant they received from the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD).

Redmond, OR – The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) was one of only 20 conservation districts in the nation this year awarded an Urban Agriculture Conservation Grant.