Article credit: https://www.morningagclips.com/ncba-plc-ranchers-urge-blm-to-incorporate-latest-science-in-new-sage-grouse-plans/ NCBA and PLC are requesting that the agency significantly extend the comment period deadlines PUBLISHED ON MARCH 17, 2024 Sage grouse habitat has been declining across the West due to a variety of factors including catastrophic wildfires, urban development, and the spread of invasive grasses. (Photo credit: US Forest Service, Public domain) WASHINGTON ... Read More
Update: Juniper Treatment Project Open for Bid (new submission deadline)
The Harney Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting bids on a juniper treatment project located near Drewsey, Oregon. The SWCD proposes 4,290 acres of juniper cut. Of those acres, there are approximately 1,791 acres of phase 2 juniper to be cut, bucked, and piled on Oregon Department of State Lands; 1,539 acres of phase ... Read More
ODA Accepting Proposals for Oregon Farm to School Producer Equipment and Infrastructure Grant Program
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is pleased to announce a grant opportunity to help Oregon producers and processors access the school marketplace. Application materials are now available at ODA’s Farm to School webpage: https://oda.direct/F2S. The deadline to apply is April 10, 2024, by 5:00pm. While the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is responsible for allocating ... Read More
We’re Hiring a Conservation Planner
Harney SWCD Conservation Planner Who is Harney Soil and Water Conservation District: The 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. More about our location: Harney SWCD is located in Hines, ... Read More
Volunteers Needed for Study
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Harney Domestic Well Remediation Fund
Harney Domestic Well Remediation Fund Informational Session March 6, 2024 The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) will accept grant applications for the Harney Domestic Well Remediation Fund (HDWF) from February 21, 2024, to May 31, 2024. The HDWF may reimburse qualifying homeowners in the Greater Harney Valley Groundwater Area of Concern (GHVGAC) for a portion ... Read More
Preventing an “Unkindness”
A flock of ravens can be called a “rave,” a “treachery,” a “conspiracy,” or an “unkindness.” While ravens play an important role in ecosystems, they are also shown to be unkind to sage grouse. LaGrande wildlife biologist Jackie Cupples shares how a Baker City project that offers careful disposal of animal carcasses can make a ... Read More
Planting for Sage Grouse
The Great Basin Seed Company has generously donated wildflower seed for previous annual meetings. Here is a link to a blogpost as to what sorts of seed promote sage grouse health: https://greatbasinseeds.com/seed-for-sage-grouse-habitat/ Locally, we have EcoSource: https://www.ecosourcenativeseeds.com/ Pheasants Forever also has a seed store: www.PFhabitatstore.com ... Read More
Financial assistance available to Oregon farmers, ranchers, forest owners
Next application deadline November 17, 2023 PORTLAND, Ore. – (October 16, 2023) — The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Oregon announces funding available for Oregon farmers, ranchers and forest owners to perform voluntary conservation activities on their land. Farm Bill funding for this sign-up period is available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the Regional Conservation Partnership ... Read More
BLM Invites Comment on Proposal to Conserve Habitat in Harney County
BLM seeks comment on proposal protecting nearly 200 acres of migratory bird habitat in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge PORTLAND, Ore.— The Bureau of Land Management invites public comment on a proposal to continue protecting nearly 200 acres of migratory bird habitat within the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, which is managed by the U.S. Fish and ... Read More