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Founded in 1972, Crook County Soil and Water Conservation District was formed to offered technical assistance and restoration funding to landowners in a variety of program areas in order help them meet their restoration goals and management objectives. 

Oregon Soil and Water Conservation Districts were formed to provide for the conservation of the renewable resources of the state. Working together with local landowners, other natural resource organizations, and local, state, and federal governments, projects are planned and implemented that conserve natural resources, control and prevent soil erosion, conserve and develop water resources and water quality, preserve wildlife, conserve natural beauty, and promote collaborative conservation efforts to protect and enhance healthy watershed functions.

Join our team!

Crook County SWCD is hiring a Local Implementation Team Coordinator!

The Prineville Local Implementation Team (LIT) is a multistakeholder collaborative comprised of local, state, and federal agencies as well as ranchers and nonprofit organizations. The LIT is focused on developing restoration strategies that bring together each partner’s assets to identify and develop projects that will strengthen conservation outcomes through cross-boundary restoration. The coordinator will facilitate partner meetings, manage multiple projects, coordinate outreach, and develop new projects based on the LIT’s shared priorities.

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To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for up to three references to andy.gallagher@oregonstate.edu with “Prineville Local Implementation Team Coordinator” in the subject line. Announcement will remain open until filled.

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