Harney Soil & Water Conservation District

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Harney SWCD is a political subdivision of state government. Harney SWCD is considered a municipal corporation, a form of local government that is required to follow many of the same laws that govern state agencies. As defined in Oregon Revised Statute 174.116, local governments specifically include soil and…

Providing Help & Resources to Harney County

Harney Soil and Water Conservation District (HSWCD) helps landowners and managers plan and apply conservation practices that conserve water, maintain soil health and productivity, enhance wildlife habitat, and improve watershed function.

Resource Areas

Currently, Harney SWCD Priority Areas for Resource Concern Investment include: Range Health, Forest Health, Ecosystem Health, Ag Water Quality Management, and Ag Energy. Our individually staffed programs offer assistance to private landowners of Harney County who wish to voluntarily conserve and/or restore…

Important Notice

The Harney Soil & Water Conservation District is now temporarily located at 90 W Washington. You may also contact us at 541.969.1762. Thank you to Stacy and Elaine Davies for allowing us use of their…

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Harney County's Battle with Weeds

Oregon Agricultural Heritage Program Grant Offering – Working Land Conservation Covenants and Easements

UPDATE: OWRD Public Comment Opportunities: Petition for Rulemaking, and an extension of the Harney Basin Rulemaking

The Oregon Water Resources Commission received a petition for rulemaking on Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 690-512 (Harney Basin). The petition requests rulemaking on groundwater management in the…

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Greater Sage-Grouse

Harney County's Battle with Weeds

Oregon Agricultural Heritage Program Grant Offering – Working Land Conservation Covenants and Easements

UPDATE: OWRD Public Comment Opportunities: Petition for Rulemaking, and an extension of the Harney Basin Rulemaking

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