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Water Quantity and Soil Health Improvements on Agricultural Lands
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Program level:
Local
Provider:
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Benefits provided:
Free technical assistance
Land use:
Forest
Water-focused program:
Yes
Improve surface water quality by addressing water quantity and soil erosion problems in the Gales Creek/Scoggins Creek/Upper Tualatin River watersheds in Washington County.
Overview
Description:
This conservation implementation strategy proposes to use a unique and successful local partnership, developed through over twenty-five years of collaboration, to improve surface water quality by addressing water quantity and soil erosion problems in the Gales Creek/Scoggins Creek/Upper Tualatin River watersheds in Washington County. Conservation Practices Offered:
Soil Health Management Plan (116)
Soil Health Management and Design Implementation Activity (162)
Irrigation Water Management (449)
Irrigation System, Microirrigation (441)
Sprinkler System (442)
Irrigation Pipeline (430)
Pumping Plant (533)
Structure for Water Control (587)
Conservation Cover (327)
Cover Crop (340)
Eligibility:
Project within Priority Area #1 or #2 in the Gales Creek/Scoggins Creek/Upper Tualatin River watersheds in Washington County.
Financial benefit:
N/A
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
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