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Harney SWCD is a political subdivision of state government. Harney SWCD is considered a municipal corporation, a form of local government that is required to follow many of the same laws that govern state agencies. As defined in Oregon Revised Statute 174.116, local governments specifically include soil and…

Providing Help & Resources to Harney County

Harney Soil and Water Conservation District (HSWCD) helps landowners and managers plan and apply conservation practices that conserve water, maintain soil health and productivity, enhance wildlife habitat, and improve watershed function.

Resource Areas

Currently, Harney SWCD Priority Areas for Resource Concern Investment include: Range Health, Forest Health, Ecosystem Health, Ag Water Quality Management, and Ag Energy. Our individually staffed programs offer assistance to private landowners of Harney County who wish to voluntarily conserve and/or restore…

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Opportunities to Bid--Aerial Reseeding, Spring Development, Juniper Thinning

1) The Harney Soil & Water Conservation District will be receiving bids for the post Porcupine Fire reseeding project. Reseeding must be done aerially and completed this winter, prior to the 2026…

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Greater Sage-Grouse

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Harney County's Battle with Weeds

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Opportunity to Bid--Malheur SIA--UPDATED DUE DATE TO SUBMIT BID

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ODA seeks landowners for water quality committees--Article Courtesy of Capital Press

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking agricultural landowners across the state to serve on local advisory committees focused on protecting water quality.

Domestic Well Remediation Fund

The Oregon Water Resources Department will begin accepting applications for the Harney Domestic Well Remediation Fund (HDWF) today, Tuesday, October 28. The HDWF may reimburse qualifying homeowners in…

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Providing Help & Resources to Harney County

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Opportunities to Bid--Aerial Reseeding, Spring Development, Juniper Thinning

Greater Sage-Grouse

Harney County's Battle with Weeds

Opportunity to Bid--Malheur SIA--UPDATED DUE DATE TO SUBMIT BID

ODA seeks landowners for water quality committees--Article Courtesy of Capital Press

Domestic Well Remediation Fund

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HSWCD Board Special meeting

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