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Conservation Planning

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Program level:

Local

Provider:

Marion SWCD

Benefits provided: 

Free technical assistance

Land use:

Agriculture

Water-focused program: 

Yes

Improve water quality of agricultural runoff on the Headwaters of the Pudding River.

Overview

Description:

For the next several years the MSWCD will be focusing efforts to help improve water quality on the Headwaters of the Pudding River. This program is a collaboration with the Oregon Department of Agriculture to help improve water quality runoff from Agricultural lands A conservation plan encompasses all of the natural resources on your land which can generally be categorized into soil, water, air, plant, animal, and human considerations. There are many benefits to a conservation plan but two main goals will be achieved through the implementation of a plan: the control of soil erosion and the maintenance of local surface and ground water quality.

Eligibility:

Residents must be in the focus Area: Head Waters of the Pudding River Area

Financial benefit: 

N/A

Contact information

Information last updated on July 15, 2025.

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