Working to engage ALL Benton County residents
We at Benton SWCD believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and supported in their exploration and enjoyment of the natural world. Read more »
About BSWCD
Office Closure
Our District staff will be working remotely during this time and can be reached by email. Click here for a list of email addresses and phone extensions. Read more »
2002 Cooperators of the Year: Cliff and Gay Hall
In 1999, Cliff and Gay Hall bought a sheep farm in Kings Valley in northwestern … Read more »
Cliff Hall – Leaving things better than he found them
This article has five authors: Donna Schmitz, Teresa Matteson, Heath Keirstead, Laura Brown, and Holly … Read more »
Bob Morris is our new At-Large Director
Bob Morris, previously an associate director, joined the Benton SWCD Board this summer as At-large … Read more »
Conservation Neighbor: Teresa Matteson
For many, soil is one of the most underappreciated resources on our planet; but not so for Teresa Matteson, a passionate soil pioneer who knows we shouldn’t be treating our soil like dirt! Read more »
Celebrating Marvin Gilmour – Farmer/Wetland Restorationist/Engineer Extraordinaire!
All of us at Benton SWCD would like to say a big Thank You to … Read more »
A Hedgerow for Pollinators
Hedgerows provide food, cover for nesting, shelter, and a travel lane for wildlife. Read more »
Taylor Williams: Intern-of-All-Trades
Taylor Williams helped populate Benton SWCD’s extensive website and much more during her internship in 2013. Read more »
2013-2014 Annual Meeting
At the 2013-2014 Annual Meeting, Benton SWCD celebrated Benton County Terroir with a farm to fork showcase of local food producers and their soils. Read more »
Wear our logo on your sleeve…or your water bottle
Benton SWCD has opened the doors of our new store! Come see what we have to offer! Read more »
Outreach Intern Emily Love Platt
Emily Platt describes her experience as an intern with BSWCD. Highlights included introducing soil augers and hummingbird antics to students. Read more »
BSWCD Annual Meeting Includes Thought-Provoking Talk about the History of Native People Here
At the BSWCD Annual Meeting, Dr. David Brauner, OSU professor of anthropology, shared a glimpse of the little-known history of native peoples in this area. Read more »