Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District

Join the Crater Renaissance Academy, Logos Public Charter School, Jackson Soil & Water Conservation District, Rogue River Watershed Council, and our local Bureau of Land Management and US Forest Service, as we host the first ever Southern Oregon Regional Envirothon.

The Understory Initiative is Hiring!

The Understory Initiative is looking for a part-time staff member to assist with planning and implementing ecological restoration and pollinator habitat creation.

November 3, 2019. Restoration by Community, Noah Stillwell's Eagle Scout Project

On July 17, 2018, a fast moving brush and grass fire swallowed up 123 acres in downtown Central Point, Oregon, Hundreds of people were evacuated and thousands of dollars were lost due to mandatory business closures and evacuations. Yet a silver lining showed through the smoke and ash: acres of the invasive…

RRVID Story Map - Bradshaw Drop Irrigation Project

Download our Natural Resource Stewardship Handbook today!

We've combined our previous Urban & Rural Living Handbooks to better meet the needs of Jackson County's diverse population. Download our new publication today to expand your natural resource knowledge--including building communities, understanding cannabis and hemp production, the Ag Water Quality Management…

Our Motto

"Turning natural resource concerns into opportunities."

Our Mission

"To conserve, protect, and enhance natural resources for the economic, environmental, and quality of life benefits to the residents of Jackson County."

Flood Irrigation Tailwater in the Little Butte Creek Watershed-What we found

In our region, tailwater, or the excess water that runs off a flood-irrigated field, is an important indicator of potential downstream water quality impacts. For seven years, JSWCD worked with…

After the Fire: Resources to rehabilitate & restore your property after a wildfire.

In Southern Oregon, high temperatures, drought, and wildfire are major players in land management. For many residents, this summer has been especially trying. Wildfire on your property can alter the…

May contain: water, outdoors, nature, and path

Check Out Our NEW Rebate Program

Jackson Soil & Water Conservation District is happy to announce that we are now accepting applications for our Riparian Restoration Rebate Program. Over the last year we have worked to develop this…

May contain: indoors, sink faucet, sink, bird, animal, and tap

Do You Know What's In Your Drinking Water?

Did you know that in some parts of the Rogue Valley, drinking water from private wells has been found to contain high levels of nitrate?

May contain: water, nature, outdoors, land, stream, and creek

Agriculture and Water Quality

Watch: Agricultural Water Quality and YOU

February 11, 2020: 2020 Pasture Management Course

April 3, 2020: First Ever Southern Oregon Regional Envirothon

The Understory Initiative is Hiring!

November 3, 2019. Restoration by Community, Noah Stillwell's Eagle Scout Project

RRVID Story Map - Bradshaw Drop Irrigation Project

Download our Natural Resource Stewardship Handbook today!

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Flood Irrigation Tailwater in the Little Butte Creek Watershed-What we found

After the Fire: Resources to rehabilitate & restore your property after a wildfire.

Check Out Our NEW Rebate Program

Do You Know What's In Your Drinking Water?

Agriculture and Water Quality

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