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Fostering cooperation for stewardship of natural resources in the Lower Umpqua River Basin since 1953.

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Umpqua SWCD is seeking a Conservation Programs Assistant.

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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 - Multiple Meeting Dates & Times

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: Invasive Broom Removal Event. Save the Oregon Dunes!

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Regenerative Viticulture Field Day

If you are curious about "regenerative viticulture" or already implementing some of its concepts, the principles of regenerative farming have something to offer everyone. You are invited to a field…

DEQ to hold Rule Advisory Committee Meeting for the Umpqua River Basin Water Quality Management Plan

DEQ to hold Rule Advisory Committee Meeting for the Umpqua River Basin Water Quality Management Plan on April 29, 2026

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Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District Local Work Group Meeting

Please join us for our Local Work Group meeting! We welcome the public and local agricultural producers to join us for our Local Work Group meeting with the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Contact Us

Umpqua SWCD
PO Box 415
Reedsport, Oregon 97467