Protecting, conserving, and enhancing natural resources in Hood River County and beyond
We help landowners, managers, and residents improve and sustain natural resources in Hood River County.
The Hood River Soil & Water Conservation District (HRSWCD) is one of 45 conservation districts in Oregon established to promote and enhance our natural resources. To do so, the District helps landowners employ a wide variety of conservation techniques and management practices designed to protect, conserve, and enhance natural resources. Work is done entirely on a voluntary, non-regulatory basis.
Technical Assistance
We help Hood River County residents better manage their land for the conservation of natural resources. The HRSWCD has helped landowners, residents, and others obtain technical and financial assistance to implement a myriad of projects including:
- installing efficient irrigation systems
- fencing livestock out of waterways
- planting native trees and shrubs along streams
- enhancing riparian habitat
- improving fish habitat and restoring fish passage
- identifying and treating invasive weeds
- providing educational training opportunities
- monitoring stream and habitat conditions
Plant Sale!
We will be hosting the annual SWCD Native Plant Sale spring of 2025! Explore species information, availability, and planting tips.
Our 2024 numbers that speak
Whether it’s selling native plants, securing grants, conducting useful workshops, or providing free technical support, these numbers from last year help tell the story of how the HRSWCD makes a measurable difference!
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Worker Protection Standards & Pesticide Handler Training
Join us for one of three Worker Protection Standards and Pesticide Handler Class in both Spanish and English 6 Core recertification Credits available for Oregon and Washington Date: January 15, 16 or 17 Time 8am-4:30pm Location: Pine Grove Grange Cost...
We Are Hiring!
The Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District is currently hiring for our next District Manager! The position is located in beautiful Hood River, Oregon, and helps landowners, managers, and residents maintain and improve natural resources in Hood River County....
Annual Report 2023-2024
Find out what the Hood River SWCD has been doing over the past year in our Annual Report 2023-2024!
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