Harney Soil & Water Conservation District

Welcome

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…

Investments in Harney County by OWEB for watershed restoration. $21.52M in grants since 1999. Map shows project types and locations.

OWEB's Investment in Harney County

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Greater Sage-Grouse

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Harney County's Battle with Weeds

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Deadline to Apply for EFIR May 16!

Bid Awarded

Opportunity to Bid--See changes in dates!

The Harney Soil & Water Conservation District is receiving bids on a post fire fencing project in BLM land. There are four sections of fence in the Porcupine fire fence replacement. All fences…

HSWCD Board Meetings

HSWCD Board Regular Monthly Meeting

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Meetings

CWMA Monthly Meeting

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