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Addressing Winter Mud on Oregon Coastal Farms

Addressing Oregon's winter mud involves protecting water quality by keeping livestock out of streams and managing runoff, while improving animal health by creating dry, stable areas to prevent hoof…

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Join Our Board of Directors!

Umpqua SWCD is recruiting for two Zone Director positions to be appointed by the Umpqua SWCD Board of Directors to serve until the next general election.

Umpqua SWCD Winter Newsletter

In this edition of the newsletter:

OWEB/ODA Capacity Grant Feedback - Survey

The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) and Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) are working together on an engagement and subsequent rulemaking process for Soil and Water Conservation…

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Save the Oregon Dunes 2026 Volunteer Events Schedule

What: Dynomite Fun Invasive Broom Removal Event. Save the Oregon Dunes!

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Umpqua SWCD - Presentation at the Hydro Breakfast Meeting

Umpqua SWCD will be presenting information about the SWCD, and about programs and projects at the next virtual Hydro Breakfast Meeting.

Soil Fertility Class

Umpqua SWCD and Douglas County OSU Extension Service will be offering a Soil Fertility Class in Elkton at the Elkton Community Education Center on July 18, 2026.

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2026 Tree School -Umpqua

Join us this year at Tree School Umpqua!

Employment Opportunities

Umpqua SWCD is seeking a Conservation Programs Assistant.

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Umpqua SWCD
PO Box 415
Reedsport, Oregon 97467

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