Baker County Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Eagle Valley Soil and Water Conservation District

Established in 1944, the Eagle Valley Soil and Water Conservation District is located in Baker County in Northeast Oregon. Baker County is unique in that it consists of four individual soil and water districts; Baker Valley, Keating, Eagle Valley and Burnt River.

Baker Valley Soil and Water Conservation District

Established in 1947, the Baker Valley Soil and Water Conservation District is located in Baker County in Northeast Oregon. Baker County is unique in that it consists of four individual soil and water districts; Baker Valley, Keating, Eagle Valley and Burnt River.

Burnt River Soil and Water Conservation District

Established in 1949, the Burnt River Soil and Water Conservation District is located in Baker County in Northeast Oregon. Baker County is unique in that it consists of four individual soil and water districts; Baker Valley, Keating, Eagle Valley and Burnt River.

Keating Soil and Water Conservation District

Established in 1941, the Keating Soil and Water Conservation District is located in Baker County in Northeast Oregon, and is one of the longest-standing soil and water districts in the state. Baker County is unique in that it consists of four individual soil and water districts; Baker Valley, Keating, Eagle…

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OWEB Visits Baker County Projects

Just before the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) held their April 22-24, 2024 Meeting in Baker City, OWEB’s acting Executive Director and several others toured four local projects in Baker…

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SWCD Services

Districts work with private landowners and partnering agencies to carry out projects for the conservation, wise-use and development of our natural resources.

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Featured Projects

Completed: October 2023

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Project Steps

Step 1. Contact your local SWCD office to get a site visit scheduled. Our Ag Technician will meet you at your place to tour the ground and discuss project goals. Depending on the size and scope of…

SIA Program

As the Agricultural Water Quality Program matures, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) must adapt and gather more data, and document accomplishments to meet Oregon’s water quality goals. Comparing…

SWCD Board Members

Baker County is unique in that it consists of four individual SWCDs -Baker Valley, Keating, Eagle Valley and Burnt River (more than any other county in the state!)

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SWCD History

The Dust Bowl era brought to the nation’s attention the need to conserve soil and other resources. In response, the federal Soil Conservation Service (SCS) was formed in 1935.

DEQ TMDL Rulemaking

Rulemaking contact: Vanessa Rose, 541-278-4620 DEQ