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Check out stories on how the District is a force for the spirit of conservation. We are the “carrot” side of land and water restoration and stewardship. Because our programs are voluntary, we work hard at building trust with the people in our communities. We share their aspirations and passions for the land they steward and protect. Our relationships grow out of shared values, and as we move from project to project, we and our partners strengthen the conservation culture in the watershed at large.

  • Lane County Small Woodlands Assoc. Native Plant Sale Poster: Saturday February 1st; 8-11am at East End Alton Baker Park

    Lane County Oregon 2025 Small Woodlands Seedling & Native Plant Sale

    January 13, 2025

    Lane County Chapter of Oregon Small Woodlands Association will host its Annual Seedling & Native Plant Sale on [...]

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    Stakeholder Engagement Reports

    December 31, 2024

    Beginning in 2022, the District commissioned a series of stakeholder engagement reports with community partners and residents, to [...]

  • Grantee Highlight: Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah Native Plant Nursery

    September 24, 2024

    Since 1989, the Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah have been vital, active stewards of more than [...]

  • Learn How You Can Join Our Board of Directors!

    June 5, 2024

    Thinking about running for soil and water conservation district director in your community? This event will walk you [...]

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    We’re Hiring! Water Quality Conservation Specialist Position Announcement

    May 16, 2024

    Open Date: 05/15/2024 Close Date: 06/07/2024 The UWSWCD is seeking a Water Quality Conservation Specialist whose role [...]

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    Lane County Wildfire Risk Reduction Grants for 2024

    December 5, 2023

    The Lane County Land Management Division is pleased to announce Wildfire Mitigation Grant funding from the Oregon [...]

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    Oregon’s Integrated Water Resources Strategy Listening Sessions

    May 5, 2023

    Oregon’s Integrated Water Resources Strategy helps the state to understand the availability of water in Oregon and [...]

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    Sesiones de escucha por Estrategia Integrada de Recursos Hídricos de Oregón

    May 5, 2023

    La Estrategia Integrada de Recursos Hídricos de Oregón ayuda al estado a comprender la disponibilidad de agua [...]

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    Local Farmers Markets 2023

    April 14, 2023

    The Upper Willamette Soil & Water Conservation District supports local farmers and food systems. Lane County is [...]

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