UPPER WILLAMETTE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Your partner for clean water, productive soil, and healthy wildlife habitat.

What We Do

We coordinate with regional partners to protect, restore, and enhance local natural resources through voluntary programs and education.

We work with the community on water, land, fire safety, and agriculture.

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Misty forest with light coming through the trees.
A forest of ferns and trees.

Vision

To encourage and promote the responsible stewardship of our natural resources through conservation and restoration. We also work to protect and enhance the health, economic benefits, and quality of life for the citizens within the District.

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Resources

We strive to assist the community in learning more about natural habitat conservation and protection.

We provide technical assistance and limited financial support to local property owners to help with restoration and conservation projects.

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Drone view of a river in Eugene, Oregon and a bridge going over it.
Drone view of a river in Eugene, Oregon and a bridge going over it.

We can provide technical assistance. We can also help connect you to further resources.

We’re a non-regulatory organization and we’re here to partner with landowners, conservation nonprofits, and local, state, and federal agencies. We offer FREE site visits, assessments, and technical assistance. See our grants page to learn about potential funding opportunities.

Test Your Soil

A soil test determines whether your soil is acidic, neutral, or alkaline. Test your soil health to grow fresh, local food.

Protect Your Streams

Address water quality and protect in relation to humans, fish, habitats, and agriculture.

Fire Danger Awareness

Education about fire danger awareness and how to live safely in wildland urban interface areas.

Forest & Wildlife

Learn about the legacy of your land for future generations.

Why work with your local soil & water conservation district?

While we uphold a locally-led, watershed-based, and voluntary approach to natural resource management to ensure the health and sustainable use of our water and other natural resources, we also respect private property owners’ rights and honor their wise and responsible stewardship of natural resources.

Public Notice:
Upcoming Events

Board of Directors Meetings:

January 14, 2025 | February 11, 2025 | March 11, 2025

Interpreters available upon request with 48 hours notice.

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