25-27 Crook SWCD Capacity

The purpose of this project is to implement the applicable Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan (Area Plan) by using the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) as the local management agency to the fullest extent practical. In this project, the SWCD will: (1) engage agricultural landowners and provide technical assistance, (2) implement projects to improve agricultural water quality, (3) develop partnerships to support this project, (4) monitor or evaluate conditions, (5) use adaptive management to support continuous improvement, and (6) support ODA in conducting biennial reviews of Area Plans. This project will contribute to achieving the goals of the Area Plan and to implementation of the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds on agricultural lands. This project includes targeted work identified in the SWCDs agricultural water quality Scope of Work (SOW).

Crook SWCD intends to engage with partners and landowners to educate on water quality issues and restore upland process and function. Upland projects will likely take the form of wester juniper treatments. Partner engagement will occur through regular participation in the Crooked River Water Quality Partnership. Landowner engagement will occur through individual contacts with landowners interested in improving water quality and upland condition.