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McKenzie Watershed Landowner Incentives

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Program level:

Local

Provider:

Eugene Water and Electric Board

Benefits provided: 

Financial, Free technical assistance

Land use:

Forest, Agriculture

Water-focused program: 

Yes

Several programs for landowners rebuilding after the Holiday Farm Fire to protect drinking water and address septic system concerns.

Overview

Description:

We recognize and appreciate the important role upstream landowners in the McKenzie Watershed play in the stewardship of the McKenzie River. Our drinking water source protection program offers several options designed to assist McKenzie landowners in protecting the water quality of the McKenzie River. We're also offering special programs for landowners rebuilding after the Holiday Farm Fire.

We offer several programs for farmers, landowners, and property owners with streams. These programs include: Septic System Assistance Grants, Septic Maintenance Incentive, Septic System and Infrastructure Loan, Pure Water Partners, McKenzie Watershed Farm Incentives. Each program is provided by different groups and in some cases a variety of groups. Each program has different requirements, eligibility, and financial benefits, as well as contact information. Please visit the website to see more.

Eligibility:

Eligibility requirements vary per program. Please visit the website to see which program you're interest and its requirements.

Financial benefit: 

Grants and loans for various water-based restoration efforts.

Contact information

Information last updated on July 15, 2025.

Planning Importance

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Landscape Characteristics

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