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…

Two Upcoming Projects through The District!

Project #1 is for an irrigation infrastructure on the Silvies River. Project #2 is also an irrigation infrastructure project, this one on Emigrant Creek. There is a mandatory bid tour for both…

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Greater Sage-Grouse

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Harney County's Battle with Weeds

Irrigation Infrastructure Emergency Repair Program by Harney Basin Wetlands Collaborative available, aiding flood irrigation fixes.

Irrigation Infrastructure Emergency Repair Program Now Available (Deadline May 16)

Two Opportunities to Remove Weeds for Landowners

Ground Herbicide Treatment Project Open for Bid

The Harney CWMA is accepting bids on a ground herbicide treatment project (BLM Long Hollow 2025), located approximately 5 miles north of Fields, OR. There are 490 acres to survey/treat Scotch Thistle…

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Two Upcoming Projects through The District!

Greater Sage-Grouse

Harney County's Battle with Weeds

Irrigation Infrastructure Emergency Repair Program Now Available (Deadline May 16)

Two Opportunities to Remove Weeds for Landowners

Ground Herbicide Treatment Project Open for Bid

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