Projects

A view looking up at tall trees with green leaves, creating a lush canopy against a bright sky.

The Wasco County SWCD actively participates in many conservation projects throughout Wasco County.

Roadside Vegetation Control for Wildfire Prevention

The Wasco County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is seeking to establish a pre-qualiﬁed contractor pool for roadside vegetation control in support of wildﬁre mitigation. Our goal is to reduce wildﬁre risks by managing vegetation along prioritized roadways and adjacent areas within Wasco County.

FifteenMile Managed Underground Storage Project

An illustration of soil layers with a plant sprouting, highlighting the importance of soil as the foundation for life.

Annual Conservation Poster Contest

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 state and national levels. National winners are recognized at NACD’s annual meeting. The…