Harney Soil & Water Conservation District

Welcome

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…

Bale Grazing Workshop, Sep 10-11, 9AM-2PM. Learn about grazing, soil health, cost reduction. Lunch provided. RSVP via email.

Two Day Workshop on Bale Grazing

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Greater Sage-Grouse

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Harney County's Battle with Weeds

TREAD LIGHTLY's Tips for Responsible Use of ROVs

Safety tips to prevent wildfires from vehicles: avoid dragging metal, maintain exhaust, check tires, and carry a fire extinguisher.

You Can Prevent Fires!

We're Hiring--Come Join Us!

The HSWCD has an immediate opening for a Local Implementation Team (LIT) Coordinator. The position seeks to improve sagebrush ecosystems to benefit sagebrush obligate species, open spaces, with a…

HSWCD Board Meetings

HSWCD Board Meeting

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Meetings

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