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2026 Notice of Budget Committee Meeting

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Wasco County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), Wasco County, State of Oregon to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at 2325 River Rd, The…

NACD Stewardship Poster Contest 2026

NACD’s Stewardship Poster Contest gives K-12 students an opportunity to share their talents and a stewardship message, and a chance to have their artwork displayed nationally. Cash prizes are awarded for First Place posters. The contest begins at the local Conservation District level, and advances to the…

About Us

Since 1990, the Wasco County SWCD has secured and completed over $18 million through 316 different grants. At the end of the 2021-2022 fiscal year the SWCD had 32 active grants and $4,347,166 in secured funding, as well as 5 pending grant applications for $964,564 and 3 more in the works.

Our Mission

To work cooperatively with others to promote and encourage conservation and wise use of natural resources.

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Ranchlands Landowner Workshop on May 6, 2026, in Antelope, Oregon. Focus: virtual fencing, invasive grasses, fire resiliency.

Ranchlands Landowner Workshop

The image outlines the District Cost Share Program's mission and priorities for conservation projects in Wasco County.

District Cost Share Program

Groundwork March/April

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Office Closed

The SWCD office/USDA Service Center will be closed Monday February 16, 2026 in observance of President's Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Board Meetings

Board Budget Committee Meeting- 10:00 AM

Board Meeting

Board Meeting