The Harney Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is accepting bids on a monitoring project in Drewsey, Oregon. The SWCD will need a contract to set up and implement water quality monitoring along the Malheur River from Warm Springs Reservoir to Muddy Creek. Bids are due to Harney SWCD by November 14, 2025, by 12:00 PM. All work must be completed by January 31, 2028. More information and bid packets can be obtained at the HSWCD office at 530 Hwy 20 S, Hines, OR 97738, or on the district website, HarneySWCD.org.

The project is located in the upper Malheur River watershed in the community of Drewsey, Oregon. ODA has selected the Malheur River, Drewsey area in Harney County as a Strategic Implementation Area (SIA). The waterways within this SIA include the middle fork of the Malheur River, from its confluence with Muddy Creek downstream to Warm Springs Reservoir; Griffin Creek; Mule Creek; and Cottonwood Creek (see attached map).

Upon being awarded the grant, the contractor will need to:

1)         Complete a Status and Trend monitoring plan with ODA, ODFW, DEQ, and OWEB to implement a monitoring plan. (See attachment #1)

2)          Engage with landowners along the Malheur River to access the Malheur River on private land.