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Marion Soil & Water Conservation District

Programs

  • Max Amount
    $5,000
  • Required In-Kind Match
    50%
  • Application Deadline
    Spring of Each Year

Landowner Assistance Program (LAP)

LAP LogoThis program supports landowners installing best management practices (BMP's) or conservation practices on their property to solve specific natural resource issues (such as erosion, weed control, over-grazing, etc.). Landowners who have gone through the conservation planning process with Marion SWCD are encouraged to apply.

  • Max Amount
    $5,000
  • Required In-Kind Match
    50%
  • Application Deadline
    Monthly ⁄ On-going

Special Projects Grant (SPG)

Green RoofThe Special Grant Program financially assist landowners in developing innovative and sustainable conservation projects and speeds the development and availability of new and effective conservation practices in the District. The SPG program seeks those conservation practices that represent a cutting edge conservation practice that is currently under represented in Marion County.

Manure Exchange Program

Compost PileThe Manure Exchange Program pairs gardeners and landowners searching for local sources of free, organic fertilizer, with livestock owners and managers that have excess fresh and composted manure. The goal of the program is to help farmers who don't have the land available to utilize the nutrients dispose of their manure.

  • Max Amount
    $9,000
  • Required In-Kind Match
    25%

Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Small Grant

OWEB LogoThe small grant program was developed to support the implementation of the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds by funding projects designed to improve water quality, water quantity, and fish and wildlife habitat. This program funds on-the-ground watershed restoration and enhancement projects on forest, agricultural, range, urban, and rural residential lands.

Partner Programs

Rain Drop LogoIn addition to the programs that the SWCD offers there are a number of programs provided by other agencies. Here you can find information on the programs that are offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Services and the Farm Service Agency. The Marion SWCD can assist landowners in identifying and acquiring these additional grants.

Water Programs

Water DetailThe Marion SWCD has multiple programs that address water quality and water quantity concerns in the District. Information on the Pudding Pesticide Stewardship Partnership, the District's Stream Flow Program and Water Quality Program can be found here.

Invasive Plant Program

Field of flowersThe Marion SWCD has a commitment to invasive weed removal in the county. The District's program can assist landowners identify, control/manage, and dispose of noxious and invasive weeds. Through partnerships and regular research the District hopes to limit the spread of invasives in county watersheds.

Native Plant Program

Field of flowersThe Marion SWCD's Native Plant Program is a resource to landowners on plant identification and site recommendations. If you do know what to plant or can't identify a plant, take a look at the resources and give us a call. The District also holds a native plant sale each year, learn more.