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SUMMARY:Cover Crop Assistance (CCA) Grant Application Cycle
DESCRIPTION:Marion SWCD’s Cover Crop Assistance Grant helps landowners and operators offset the costs of installing cover crops\, with the goal of reducing soil erosion and promoting soil health throughout the district. \nFunding can help offset seed\, labor\, and equipment costs associated with planting cover crops. \nAwards are provided on a per-acre basis\, with a limit of $10\,000 per entity\, per fiscal year under current district financial policies. \n  \n2026–2027 Application Period: August 1–October 31\, 2026\, or until all available funds have been allocated***. \nFor more information\, eligibility details\, and access to the Online Grant Portal\, visit: https://www.marionswcd.net/what-we-offer/grants/\n_______________________________ \nQuestions about the grant or need special accommodations to participate?Contact Susan Ortiz\, Grants Specialist\, at susan.ortiz@marionswcd.net or 503-871-4760. \nThe Marion SWCD prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities\, providing services to the public without regard to race\, religion\, color\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, national origin\, mental or physical disability\, marital status\, age\, or other protected status or activity in accordance with applicable law.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/cover-crop-assistance-cca-grant-application-cycle/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Grants & Funding
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SUMMARY:Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Link\nMeeting ID: 870 0029 5420\nPasscode: 215147\nStaff Contact: Brenda Sanchez 503-871-7311 | brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net \n10-07-26 BM Meeting Agenda DRAFT \n  \n\n\n\nThis meeting will be held in-person at our location in Stayton\, with video conference (Zoom)\, and by telephone. Please RSVP if you would like to attend in-person (as space is limited).  Contact at least 24 hours in advance by phone\, 503-391-9927 or the RSVP above. \nHB2560 requires that all Oregon public meetings held by a governing body of a public body\, excluding executive sessions\, must provide to members of the public an opportunity to access and attend the meeting by telephone\, video or other electronic or virtual means. \nOregon residents can file a written grievance with the Marion SWCD regarding a violation of the Public Meetings Law within 30 days of the alleged violation. The grievance should include details about the alleged violation and be submitted to the Marion SWCD District Manager for review. \nMarion SWCD prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race\, color\, status\, religion\, sexual orientation\, genetic information\, political beliefs\, reprisal\, or because all or a part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program.  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille\, large print\, audiotape\, etc.) should contact the District Manager at 503-871-7311 as soon as possible\, and at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/board-of-directors-monthly-meeting-19-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Connection: Symposium and Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Marion County Master Gardener Association for Pollinator Connection\, a free afternoon celebrating pollinators\, plants\, and the people who help create thriving habitat. The event features educational presentations\, demonstrations\, exhibits\, a plant sale\, and local vendors. \nThe 12–2 p.m. symposium will feature presentations on plants that provide food for pollinators from fall through spring\, as well as ways to enhance habitat\, resilience\, and beauty in the garden with low-water\, low-maintenance plants. \nFrom 2–4 p.m.\, the festival will offer live demonstrations and exhibits covering seed saving\, mason bee cocoon harvesting\, host trees\, pollinator biology\, kids’ activities\, and more. A plant sale and vendors will also be available from 12–4 p.m. \nMarion SWCD will be tabling at this event! Stop by our table to connect with District staff and learn more about local conservation resources\, programs\, and ways to support pollinators and habitat. \nFree entry. Registration and additional event information are available through the Marion County Master Gardener Association calendar. \nView the Event Flyer HERE!\nThis is a partner-hosted event. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to brooke.edmunds@oregonstate.edu 503-588-5301 For questions or more information\, please contact the event organizers through the OSU Extension Marion County Master Gardener Help Desk at 503-373-3770 or mcmga.helpdesk@gmail.com. 
URL:https://www.marionswcd.net/event/pollinator-connection-symposium-and-festival/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Center\, 4090 Commercial St SE\, Salem\, OR\, 97302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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