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Marion Soil & Water Conservation District

Your Partner in Conservation

The Marion SWCD is a local government agency that works to protect, enhance, and improve the natural resources in Marion County through education, technical assistance and grants.

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Updates

Program

Innovative Project Idea

The Special Projects Grant can help landowners fund these types of projects. The application deadline is continuous, but don't delay.

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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.

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Landowner Assistance Program

The District can help fund Best Management Practices being implemented on landowner's property. Up to $10,000 is available with an in-kind match required.

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News

The District has a "NEW" Employee

The Marion SWCD welcomes Tracy Solomon to the District as a new Resource Conservationist.

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The District is Going Viral

The District now has a Flickr and YouTube account where additional photos and videos will be uploaded. Click below or the Follow Us buttons to see the new content.

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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.

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Projects

2012 Poster Contest

This year marks the 10th anniversity of our elementary school poster contest. This year's theme is "Soil to Spoon." Registration Deadline is February 15th, 2012.

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Invasive Weed Survey

For the last 3 years the Marion SWCD has conducted invasive weed inventories along the N. Santiam River. This year we are changing locations to the Zollner Creek Sub-basin.

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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.

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