This calendar was created to help bring attention to some common plants in Columbia County which have been noted to be poisonous to livestock, humans…

Read our annual report for an overview of the recent accomplishments of the Columbia SWCD, Columbia County NRCS and local Watershed Councils, and a…

Heading into the rainy season can have many landowners anxious about high flows, mud, and drainage issues. The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA…

In 2017 the Columbia Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) established a water quality monitoring program, in collaboration with the Lower…

We would love to see what’s living on your farm!
We are looking to highlight the diverse agriculture and farming management practices (large and…

“A public meeting of the Columbia SWCD will be held on 06/16/21 at 4:00 p.m. at SWCD Office 35285 Millard Rd, St. Helens, Oregon. The purpose of this…

Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT) is a statewide land trust designed to address the interrelated challenges of ag land loss, farm and ranch succession…

National Environmental Education Week (EE Week) is the nation's largest celebration of environmental education. EE Week 2021 will be April 19-23!

”In April of 2020, the Columbia SWCD received funding through  the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) for a small grant project on two…

Growing Oregon Gardeners: Level Up Series - This monthly zoom series offers education for the experienced gardener and is led by OSU horticulture…