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Conservation Neighbor: RD Mosier

January 14, 2021

By Teresa Matteson

RD Mosier – south Benton County’s community grazing hub Growing up in the Coburg, Oregon … Read more »

I Just Love This Place

December 11, 2020

By Teresa Matteson

November 18, 2020 was a mixed-up weather day. You know the kind, where cold rain … Read more »

Invasive Species Control Grant Awards

June 25, 2020

By Heath Keirstead

Here is a summary of the invasive species control grants we have funded. Find out … Read more »

Summer Ag Institute Scholarships

June 25, 2020

By Heath Keirstead

Here is a summary of the Summer Ag Institute Scholarships we have awarded since 2011. … Read more »

Conservation Education Grant Awards

June 25, 2020

By Heath Keirstead

Here is a summary of the conservation education grants we have funded since 2007.   … Read more »

Certification helps distribute payments to Benton County landowners

May 6, 2020

By Teresa Matteson

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2002 Cooperators of the Year: Cliff and Gay Hall

A southern pond was excavated and trees and shrubs were planted around the perimeter and protected by tree tubes.
August 1, 2019

By Donna Schmitz

In 1999, Cliff and Gay Hall bought a sheep farm in Kings Valley in northwestern … Read more »

An Afternoon Dig for Duck Potato

Wapato tubers (c) H. Crosson
November 29, 2016

By Julia Waters

Wapato Harvesting for Planting at Collins Bay   On a dry day in late summer, … Read more »

Celebrating Marvin Gilmour – Farmer/Wetland Restorationist/Engineer Extraordinaire!

Marvin Gilmour examines wetland plants
November 28, 2016

By Melissa Lemein

All of us at Benton SWCD would like to say a big Thank You to … Read more »

Building Resilient Cropping Systems and Conserving Water

Brendan Rockey in his field
August 2, 2016

By Teresa Matteson

Please join us for two special presentations! Date & Time: Friday, August 19, 2016, 3:00 … Read more »

The Willamette River’s Grade: B- Overall, B in Benton County

share card for Willamette Report Card B- grade
December 2, 2015

By Meyer Memorial Trust

The Willamette River Report Card gives the river an overall passing grade of B- and … Read more »

We Can All Protect the River, Everyday.

Report Card for Willamette River share graphic
December 2, 2015

By Meyer Memorial Trust

Whether you live on a farm or in a city, your actions make a difference … Read more »

Conservation Neighbor: Jeff Mitchell, Pax Produce

Jeff Mitchell holds grapes
November 2, 2015

By Jeff Mitchell

Every garden is a learning opportunity. I was fortunate to be able to teach hands-on … Read more »

Goat Power! A Creative Tool for Managing Difficult Invasive Plants

Goats eating blackberries
September 10, 2015

By Jamie Powell

Goats are helping the City of Albany tackle invasive English ivy. Read more »

Urban Stream Restoration: A Work in Progress

Dixon Creek in residential setting
September 10, 2015

By Jamie Powell

  “We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When … Read more »

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