Here are some tools to help you get started creating a conservation plan for your property.
Assess the condition of your property with these worksheets:
Visit our YouTube Conservation Club playlist for the full list of streamable videos. Need help downloading the Zipped files? Click here for instructions.
ODFW STEP Biologist Karen Hans shares tips for streamside and aquatic habitat restoration.
Get practical advice for managing wildlife habitat from ODFW biologist Susan Barnes. What is habitat, why it’s important, micro-habitats, and developing a plan.
A talk by Glenn Ahrens of OSU Extension Service about the important things to know about woodland management, successful practices and sources of assistance.
FireWise and fuel reduction land management practices discussed by Amanda Bintliff of North Santiam Watershed Council.
Brenda Sanchez discusses water resources and water management principles and programs.
OSU Soil Scientist James Cassidy covers the basics of soil science and soil management.
In this video, Marion SWCD’s Becky Pineda discusses the principles of livestock production using conservation practices.
Jenny Meisel covers native and invasive plants, with information about species of note and general information about their management and significance.
Join Marion Soil and Water Conservation District and Recology Organics for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Recology Organics Compost Facility. This small-group tour will give attendees the opportunity to learn what happens to your yard waste once it leaves the curb and to see the large-scale composting process in action.
Our conservation planners can help you get started with your own plan.
