2021-2023 Two Rivers SWCD District Capacity Fund

The purpose of this project is to implement the Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plans by utilizing the Soil and Water Conservation District as the local management agency to the fullest extent practical. This project includes providing outreach and technical assistance to local landowners to: 1) promote and implement the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds; 2) improve landowner involvement in conservation activities that enhance water quality and habitat for salmon; and 3) develop assessments and apply strategies to achieve the goals of the Oregon Plan. This project includes targeted work identified in the SWCD’s agriculture water quality focus area action plan.

Expected benefits include increased landowner knowledge of the relationship between and management, water quality, and salmonid survival, as well as implementation of conservation management activities on private lands enhancing watershed condition and salmonid survival.