Success Stories

Deschutes SWCD is proud of the community we are helping to build up. Thanks to our partners, staff, board members, and the funds we have received from various sources, we are pleased to share some of the success stories we were involved in throughout the years.

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Protecting Native Pollinators One Planting at a Time

With the population of native pollinators dwindling around the world, community members here in Bend decided to make a difference.

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Healthy Forests for Wildlife and Sustainability - Success Story

Read about Bill and Susan Worden's success story here!

Irrigation Water Management Success Story

In the heart of the Three Sisters Irrigation District lies an area spotted with several small farms that produce hay under the clicking sounds of impact sprinklers. On one such farm lives Lisa Worcester, who raises horses and produces hay. For Lisa, irrigating is not just a process of applying water to plants; it is a science of determining the right amount of water needed for the crop.

ARPA Completed Projects

In the fall of 2021, The Deschutes County Commission approved an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investment of $300,000 to the Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) for an On-Farm…