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Enhancing the quantity and quality of soil, water and wildlife habitat since 1966

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE • ​CONSERVATION • RESTORATION

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES • LAND MANAGEMENT • EDUCATION


What we do & HOW We Help

Across the U.S., nearly 3,000 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) are engaged in their local community to wisely develop and conserve the renewable resources of the state. SWCDs coordinate assistance from Federal, State, Tribal, County, non-profit, and local sources to help landowners and land managers address a variety of natural resource issues.

​Conservation of farmland, protection of natural spaces, water quality, sustainable development, protection of recreational spaces, and watershed enhancements are just a few of the things that SWCD’s technical assistance, education, and funding support. SWCDs are led by local people to deliver results in and around their communities.

Cultivating publication June 2024, summer issue, healthy farms, forests, food and families in polk county

Conservation news

Cultivating is a quarterly publication of Polk SWCD and OSU Polk County Extension. Find practical information on farm and forest management, home and lifestyle choices, and on the many programs and services available through the Service and the District.
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oak restoration tour

uPCOMING eVENTS

Polk SWCD is committed to providing a variety of educational events, projects, and workshops. 
​See what is coming up on the calendar and get involved!
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Emerald Ash Borer

Resources

Polk SWCD stays current on natural resource concerns in the county and shares resources with land stewards. We have resources on forestry, invasive species, wildlife habitat, native plants, traditional ecological knowledge, and more!
conservation resources
Enhanced Field borders to reduce soil erosion

pROGRAMS & fUNDING

Polk SWCD facilitates grants and other funding coordinated with other agencies to accomplish habitat restoration, helping landowners protect important wetland, riparian, and oak savanna habitats. Learn about the main programs we currently have available!
Ag Water Quality Program
OWEB Grant Offerings
Tool Loan Program

oak tree

CONSERVATION News ​& ANNOUNCEMENTS ​

​​Polk SWCD Awarded grant from Deerpath Fund at the Oregon Community Foundation
Planting Success at Cornerstone
Collaborative Conservation Community meeting - 1/31/25
Grand Ronde Volunteer Days
Community Scientists Needed
Conservation spotlight - new podcast episode alert!
Help Spread the Word, Not the Weed!
Farmer & Rancher Disaster Resilience Grant Program
Apply for Farm Storage Facility Loans
New FSA Program - Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops

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POLK SOIL & WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT

YOUR LOCAL SOURCE OF CONSERVATION INFORMATION AND ​EDUCATION IN POLK COUNTY, OREGON SINCE 1966

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580 MAIN STREET,  SUITE A,
DALLAS OR, 97338
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PHONE: 503-623-9680
OFFICE HOURS: MON.-FRI., 8:00am - 4:30pm
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  • Home
  • Our District
    • What drives us
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors >
      • Join the Board
      • Upcoming Board Meetings
      • Minutes
      • Committees
    • Our Properties
    • This Land
    • Polk SWCD History
    • Operational Documents
  • Our Work
    • Technical Assistance
    • Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) Grant Programs
    • Agriculture Water Quality Program
    • Successful Projects
    • 2023-2024 Annual Report
    • Disaster Assistance
  • Get Involved
    • Upcoming Events
    • Hedgerow Tour - Hopville Willamette Farm
    • Bird Walk at Cornerstone
    • 2025 Collaborative Conservation Community meeting
    • Join the Board
    • Tool Loan Program
    • Volunteer
    • Community Science
    • 2023 Conservation Award Recipients
    • Make a Donation
  • Stay Informed
    • Resources >
      • Tool Loan Program
      • Producers >
        • Agriculture Water Quality Program
        • SOIL CONSERVATION
        • Livestock
        • Organic Operations
      • Wildfire Ready
      • Forestry >
        • Conifer Focused Forestry
        • Oak Woodland Management
      • Invasive Species >
        • Emerald Ash Borer
        • Mid-Willamette CWMA
        • A-List Priority Weeds
        • The "B" Rated Weeds
        • Aquatic Animal Invaders
        • Reed Canary Grass info
        • Medusahead
      • Wildlife >
        • Fender's Blue Butterfly
        • Pollinators
      • Water Conservation
      • Native Plants
      • Traditional Ecological Knowledge
      • Rural Living Handbook
      • Resources for Youth
    • Cultivating Publication >
      • Cultivating Archive
    • Conservation Spotlight Podcast
    • Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    • News & Announcements
    • Virtual Events Library
    • Our Partners