Marion SWCD Board Meeting
Meet the board of directors and hear about the activities of the District.
When: Wednesday June 6, at 7:00pm
Where: USDA Service Center - Salem
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Updates
Program
Urban Conservation Survey
The District is interested in your feedback to help us develop a conservation component for our Grant Programs. It's short and will benefit the District.
Got Manure?
Need some manure for your compost or want to get rid of some manure, if so, be a part of the Manure Exchange Programs.
Landowner Assistance Program
This year's application deadline has expired. The next step is evaluating all of the applications and then contacting the applicants about their approval or not.
News
Recycling of Gray Water now Permitted
"Permits from the Department of Environmental Quality will allow individuals or businesses to reroute their gray water, which until now has joined sewage in going to a treatment plant."
"NEW" NRCS Funding Area
The NRCS has announced the Brandy Creek -- Pudding River Water Quality Initiative that is focusing on water efficiency and improving water quality in the area.
Get Engaged !!
Learn about the District and have your voice heard by becoming a board member of the District. We are looking for a "New" Board Director in Zone 2, see map.
Projects
Poster Contest Deadline
Thank you to everyone who submitted a poster to this year's Poster Contest. We are currently in the process of judging the posters, so stay tuned to see who the winners are.
Invasive Weed Survey
2012 will be the 5th year of invasive plant surveys. This year we will be working in the North Santiam River Watershed to evaluate and monitor areas that were surveyed in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
2012 Envirothon
The 2012 Envirothon is about to get started with a teacher in-service training. Learn about the program and see if you want to get your high school class involved.