Notice is hereby given that on November 5, 2024, an election will be held for the purpose of electing board director(s) to the following positions for the Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District: Positions: · Zone 1 (Redmond): 2-year term · Zone 2 (Sisters): 4-year term · Zone 3 (Tumalo): 4-year term · Zone
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
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. It is also the first time that an Oregon conservation district received funding from the program. DSWCD will partner with The Environmental Center to implement soil health improvement
The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) is excited to join hands with Spark Northwest, North Fork John Day River Watershed Council (NFJDWC), and the Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District (YSWCD) in a groundbreaking partnership that is set to illuminate the future of renewable energy development in Oregon. With the backing of
The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) is proud to unveil two innovative initiatives aimed at fostering community collaboration and sustainable resource management. The newly launched Pasture Exchange Program and Manure Exchange Program are set to revolutionize the way local farmers and landowners interact, emphasizing mutual benefit and responsible land use. The Pasture
The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) has teamed up with the Bend Pollinator Pathways (BPP) initiative to cultivate vibrant habitats for native pollinators right here in Bend. This partnership underscores the critical role that native plants play in sustaining our pollinators, as these two entities have evolved together, finely tuned to each
Water is undeniably one of our most vital resources, and its efficient utilization is becoming increasingly crucial, especially in regions like Central Oregon where demands are soaring and supplies are dwindling. In a significant stride towards optimizing water management, the Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) has secured a technical assistance grant from
On June 15th, 2023, Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation staff, Board of Directors, partners, and members of the public met for their annual meeting. After a brief review of the 2021-2022 annual report, 2023-2024 annual work plan, and 2023-2024 annual budget, everyone set off for a field tour. The District visited two landowner properties
