Marion SWCD Capacity 2025-2027

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 SWCD’s agricultural water quality Scope of Work (SOW) and Focus Area Action Plan (FAAP).

The project goal is to engage landowners in practices that will improve water quality to improve habitat for salmonids. We will both coordinate and participate through our partners at outreach and educational events to connect with landowners and managers about ways to improve water quality in pursuit of developing plans and eventual implementation of said practices.