Benton Soil & Water Conservation District
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Our Conservation Partners include...
- USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service Benton SWCD works with the local NRCS office to provide technical assistance to Benton County residents.
- Benton County, Oregon Department of Agriculture, local businesses, donations and other fundraising efforts fund district operations and activities.
- Cascade Pacific Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) helps us identify funding sources for projects and programs, and provides key grant administration services.
- Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) To support implementation of the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds, OWEB offers $100,000 per biennium through Benton SWCD. These funds are for on-the-ground projects that will benefit "water quality, water quantity, and fish and wildlife. Small grants are limited to $10,000 per landowner.
The Benton SWCD Also Works With...
- Marys River Watershed Council
- Alsea Watershed Council (see web site for The Coast Range Association Watershed Councils )
- Long Tom Watershed Council
- Luckiamute Watershed Council
- Benton County OSU Extension Service
- OSU Extension 4-H Wildlife Stewards
- Corvallis Environmental Center
- Other local agencies and organizations