POLK SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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Enhancing the quantity and quality of soil, water and wildlife habitat since 1966

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE • LAND MANAGEMENT • EDUCATION

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES • CONSERVATION • RESTORATION


What we do & HOW We Help

The Polk SWCD strives to deliver natural resource conservation education and technical assistance programs that affect positive, measurable improvements to the environment, and instill stewardship ethics in individuals.
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Across the United States nearly 3,000 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD’s) are helping people to conserve natural resources. SWCD’s coordinate assistance from all available sources (public, private, local, state, and federal) in an effort to develop locally driven solutions to natural resource concerns. We work to protect farmlands, encourage conservation of non-farm land, educate youth and community members about natural resources, and much more. 
Cultivating publication - spring issue

Polk County 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.
See Current issue
oak 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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See Upcoming Events

Emerald Ash Borer

Resources

Polk SWCD stays current on natural resource concerns in the County and shares resources with land stewards.
The concern taking center stage is the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). In Oregon, the establishment of the EAB could devastate whole habitat types and has the potential to cause the local extinction of Oregon’s native ash species. 
EAB FAQs & Resources
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program

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!
Oak Woodland & Savannah Restoration
CREP - Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
OWEB Grant Offerings

oak tree

CONSERVATION News ​& ANNOUNCEMENTS ​


POLK SWCD WELCOMES BETH THIEL TO THE TEAM
CONSERVATION SPOTLIGHT - JEFFREY WYANT, OPEN TABLE FARMS
DROUGHT CONDITIONS IN POLK COUNTY
SOIL MOISTURE SEMINAR SERIES
WEED OF THE MONTH FOR MAY - POISON HEMLOCK
FENDER'S BLUE BUTTERFLY ID
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SUPPORT LOCAL FARMERS!
AGRICULTURAL TOURISM 101
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POLK SOIL & WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT

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

Contact us

580 MAIN STREET,  SUITE A,
DALLAS OR, 97338
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PHONE: 503-623-9680
OFFICE HOURS: MON.-FRI., 8:00am - 4:30pm
info@polkswcd.com
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The Polk Soil & Water Conservation District complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities, and materials on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. 
  • Home
  • Our District
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors >
      • Upcoming Board Meetings
      • Minutes and Agendas
      • Committees
      • Join the Board
      • Operational Documents
    • Our Properties
    • This Land
    • Polk SWCD History
  • Our Work
    • Technical Assistance
    • Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
    • OAK WOODLAND & SAVANNAH RESTORATION (RCPP) >
      • RCPP Grant
      • Oak Woodland Management
      • Traditional Ecological Knowledge
      • Native Plants
      • Native Seeds
    • Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) Grant Programs
    • Salt Creek Water Quality Monitoring
    • Successful Projects
    • Disaster Assistance
  • Get Involved
    • District and Community Events
    • Volunteer
    • Community Science
    • Join the Board
    • Make a Donation
  • Stay Informed
    • Resources >
      • Producers >
        • SOIL CONSERVATION
        • Livestock
        • Organic Operations
        • Oregon’s Agricultural Water Quality Program
      • 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
      • 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