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 2023 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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Supervisory Skills and Leadership Training (Spanish)
Join us for a Spanish language Supervisory Skills and Leadership Training with Leo Garcia When: November 5th-7th 9am-2:00pm Where: OSU Extension Office Conference Room(2990 Experiment Station Dr., Hood River, OR 97031) Cost: $115 Register Here This interactive workshop will be...
Spanish Private Pesticide Applicators License Exam Preparation Class and Exam
Spanish language Private Pesticide Applicator’s License Exam Preparation Class and the Exam (Spanish translation below) December 3rd-6th 2024 Dec 3rd 8-4:30pm, Dec 4th 8-4:30pm, Dec 5th 8-4:30pm and Dec 6th 8-10am Pine Grove Grange in Hood River Cost $175 Register...
