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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:

Free workshop on business plans & farm finances in Elkton, OR, March 5th, 11 AM-2 PM. Lunch provided. Register at tinyurl.com.

Farm and Ranch Management Planning Workshop

Umpqua Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting the Oregon Agriculture Trust for their Farm and Ranch Management Planning Workshop: Business Plans & Basic Farm Financials.

Advertisement for the Spring 2026 Propagation Fair in Cottage Grove, featuring scion swaps, seed exchanges, and volunteer opportunities.

Agrarian Sharing Network Propagation Fair

What: Spring 2026 Propagation Fair

Workshop by Oregon State University on pond management, covering topics like water quality and design. Online and in-person sessions.

OSU Rural Coastal Pond Management Workshop

A team of OSU Extension Service faculty are delivering a new rural pond management workshop this month on the Coast. It is a new educational program designed to support rural land management service…

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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DEQ Rule Advisory Committee Meeting on Umpqua River Basin Water Quality Management Plan

DEQ to hold second Rule Advisory Committee Meeting on Umpqua River Basin Water Quality Management Plan on April 2, 2026

Wildfire prevention assistance request form for Reedsport residents to reduce fire risk. Contact Reedsport Volunteer Fire Dept for details.

Wildfire Prevention Direct Assistance Request Form - City of Reedsport

Oregon State Fire Marshall (OSFM) Grant, which will help homeowners in the Reedsport area reduce the wildfire risk around their homes.

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Addressing Winter Mud on Oregon Coastal Farms

Join Our Board of Directors!

Umpqua SWCD Winter Newsletter

Farm and Ranch Management Planning Workshop

Agrarian Sharing Network Propagation Fair

OSU Rural Coastal Pond Management Workshop

OWEB/ODA Capacity Grant Feedback - Multiple Meeting Dates & Times

DEQ Rule Advisory Committee Meeting on Umpqua River Basin Water Quality Management Plan

Wildfire Prevention Direct Assistance Request Form - City of Reedsport

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