Soil and Water Conservation Districts were founded during the dust bowl to address issues related to drought and soil erosion. Oregon conservation districts are political subdivisions of state government but are not state agencies. Conservation districts are considered municipal corporations, a form of local government that is required to follow many of the same laws that govern state agencies.

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There are 45 conservation districts across the state working at a county level to provide technical assistance, education and funding to all landowners in the area. Working with a variety of partners allows for additional funds to accomplish a larger and more effective impact.

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