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…

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

Rulemaking Information for OAR 690, Division 512 – Notice and Opportunity to Comment

Weed Removal for Commercial Lots

Public meeting schedule for Blue Mountains Forest Plan Revision from July 14-24, 2025, in Oregon locations.

Blue Mountain Forest Plan Revision Meetings

Please note the date for Harney County:

HSWCD Board Meetings

HSWCD Board HSWCD Regular Monthly Meeting--CANCELED

HSWCD Board Meeting

Meetings

CWMA HCWMA Monthly Meeting

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