Watershed Council Support
Here is a summary of the Watershed Council efforts Benton SWCD has supported when our … Read more »
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Lessons with George Ice
Diverse natural landscapes managed by landowners who understand and appreciate the importance of ecosystem services … Read more »
Mud and Manure
If you have livestock, you have to manage mud and manure. Click here to watch … Read more »
The Willamette River’s Grade: B- Overall, B in Benton County
The Willamette River Report Card gives the river an overall passing grade of B- and … Read more »
We Can All Protect the River, Everyday.
Whether you live on a farm or in a city, your actions make a difference … Read more »
Urban Stream Restoration: A Work in Progress
“We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When … Read more »
Aquatic Weed Guide for Benton County and Beyond
Learn to identify 12 pernicious plants that threaten our waterways. Read more »
Where the Soil Water Flows: Working with Southern Willamette Valley Farmers in the Groundwater Management Area
How nitrogen cycling resembles the productivity of bees. Read more »
Flour Power on the Mill Race: 2015 Urban Creek Tour
Local experts will lead you on a free guided tour of the Mill Race on May 30th. Read more »
Southtown’s Mill Race: Community Benefits
The Mill Race provides ecological and cultural benefits for the people and wildlife who live nearby. Read more »
The Mill Race: Community Interest on the Rise
Learn about the projects that are planned and underway to improve the Mill Race aesthetically, hydrologically, and ecologically. Read more »
Industry Generated by the Corvallis Mill Race
The Mill Race is a short but significant waterway that turned Corvallis into a major economic force for the Willamette Valley. Find out how it all began. Read more »
Benton County Rural Living Handbook
Benton SWCD is happy to provide you with this practical and easy to use guide … Read more »
Green Stormwater Treatment Research in Benton County
Researchers test three stormwater treatment technologies. Read more »
What is your water footprint?
Your indirect water footprint is much larger than your direct water footprint at home. Find out why and how you can reduce it. Read more »
Rising Up: It’s Time to Think About Raised Bed Gardening
If you are thinking about getting your garden growing, raised beds might be a good choice to consider. Read more »
The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Wants to Pay You!
Do you have a streamside or riverside area on land you manage? You could get paid to take this land out of production! Read more »
Are you using more water than you need to use?
Learn how to water your crops efficiently at this timely and practical workshop. Read more »
Surviving Drought in Benton County
Planting natives and other drought-tolerant plants in your home landscape is one of the best ways to address low precipitation conditions. Read more »
Findings from the Willamette River Vegetative Survey and Assessment
The first project of the Willamette Mainstem Cooperative (WMC) was a two-year survey of plants and habitat. Dick Brainerd summed up the findings in a report that is being used as a management tool. This post summarizes the report’s findings. Read more »