How Can DSWCD Help?
The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) provides free technical assistance, education, and financial assistance to support Deschutes County residents and landowners.
DSWCD is a local, non-regulatory conservation district that works with landowners, farmers, and the community to protect and improve natural resources.
Water Conservation & Irrigation Efficiency
- On-farm irrigation improvements and efficiency upgrades
- Technical assistance grants (often tied to NRCS/NACD programs)
- Identification and improvement of inefficient private laterals
2. Forest Health & Juniper Reduction
- Cost-share programs to remove invasive juniper and restore rangeland
- Projects aimed at reducing wildfire risk and improving watershed function
3. Agricultural Support Programs
- Pasture Exchange Program (connects landowners and livestock producers)
- Manure Exchange Program (redistributes nutrients to improve soil health)
4. Grants & Cost-Share Funding
- Small grants for:
· Water quality improvements
· Habitat restoration
· Climate resilience projects
- Funding support for private landowners and community projects
5. Education & Community Programs
- Soil health and school garden programs
- Workshops and landowner training
- Youth engagement (pollinator habitat, soil improvement projects)
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