USDA Announces Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup for 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup starting April 17 through May 26, 2023. Among CRP enrollment opportunities, Grassland CRP is unique as a working lands program, allowing producers and landowners to continue ... Read More

Woody encroachment affects every state in the Great Plains, negatively impacting forage production, grassland species, soil moisture, and water availability. Another consequence of volatile woody fuels, like eastern redcedar, moving into grasslands and replacing native grasses is altered wildfire behavior. New WLFW-affiliated research details the risk of increasing wildfire in the Great Plains due to ... Read More

The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) is starting the process to update its rules relating to use of groundwater in the Malheur Lake Basin. This is also known as “Division 512 Rulemaking”. OWRD invites interested persons in this area to serve on the Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) to provide input and advice on groundwater rules ... Read More

Oregon’s School Lands Management Plan: online info session April 5th Join us online on Wednesday, April 5th from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. to learn about the development of a new school lands management plan for Oregon—a guiding framework for the coming decade. The team will share: The Department of State Lands’ role in managing land for the ... Read More

Disaster Assistance Available for Livestock Losses The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides assistance to you for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather, disease and attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or protected by federal law. For disease losses, FSA county committees can accept veterinarian certifications ... Read More

The HSWCD held its annual meeting at the Historic Central Hotel on Thursday, February 23rd.  Kathi Wenick and her crew whipped up a great tri-tip buffet.  The status of sage-grouse protection was discussed.  Fabulous prizes were handed out!  Thank you, once again to donors ACW (Andy’s Custom Work), Dehen 1920, and Charlotte Ganskopp! ... Read More

Save cute fuzzy and feathered animals from a sad ending! Consider getting escape ramps for watering troughs. These are metal and mesh, so they won’t get slimy, and the little guys will be able to hang on and climb out. We have them for sale at the district. 20 inch $21.00 38 inch $50.25 48 ... Read More

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Hello Harney Basin Wetlands Collaborative Partners, I wanted to inform you that Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) will be in Harney County next week doing one on one or small group conversations around the Division 512 rulemaking. Attached below is the OWRD flyer for the event and if you have any additional questions please contact ... Read More

Board meetings for the Harney Soil and Water Conservation District are normally held on the fourth Thursday of each month, 3:30 to 5:30 pm.  We attempt to meet in the basement conference room of the Harney County Courthouse when it is available.  Any changes from this will be publicized.  The public is welcome to attend.  ... Read More