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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…

Save the Oregon Dunes 2026 Volunteer Events Schedule

Whkat: Invasive Broom Removal Event. Save the Oregon Dunes!

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Agrarian Sharing Network Propagation Fair

What: Spring 2026 Propagation Fairs

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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

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 Site Visits - Prerequesit is having attended the Pond Workshop on March 19th

Farm/woodland owner service providers do you have questions about ponds? If so, there's a great workshop happening happening online on March 18th, which will be followed by site tours at a later date.

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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…

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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.

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

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

Save the Oregon Dunes 2026 Volunteer Events Schedule

Agrarian Sharing Network Propagation Fair

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

OSU Rural Coastal Pond Management Site Visits - Prerequesit is having attended the Pond Workshop on March 19th

Regenerative Viticulture Field Day

Umpqua Soil & Water Conservation District Local Work Group Meeting

Wildfire Prevention Direct Assistance Request Form - City of Reedsport

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