Area-Specific Programs

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At Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District, we direct resources and expertise to geographic areas of focus where conservation efforts can make the greatest impact. These focus areas are identified based on a combination of factors, including natural resource concerns, community need, ecological significance, and available funding. By tailoring our programs to the specific characteristics of each region, we ensure that our work is both effective and responsive to local priorities.

Below you will find a list of our current programs that reflect this targeted, place-based approach to conservation.

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Rogue National Water Quality Initiative

The Rogue National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI), a program managed by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), provides funding to…

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River Butte Wildfire Resiliency Project

Location: Big Butte Creek watershed, between Crowfoot Road and Big Butte Springs
Partners: ODF, NRCS, Medford Water Commission

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Western Oregon Cascades Recovery Effort

Location: South Obenchain Fire footprint
Partners: Sustainable Northwest, NRCS, Western Oregon Cascadia Recovery Effort (WOCRE)

Crowfoot Road Project

Location: Rural communities along Crowfoot Road between Highway 62 and Butte Falls Highway
Partners: FEMA, Office of Emergency Management, Fire…

Fallen and broken tree branches scattered across a forest floor with some greenery.

South Obenchain Fire Restoration (OWEB)

Location: Sections of Reese Creek impacted by the South Obenchain Fire

Two people in jackets and hats examining or clearing branches in a forested area.

Antelope Creek RM 4.3 Riparian Restoration Project

Location: Antelope Creek, Spring Creek, and Yankee Creek between Meridian Rd. and Yankee Creek Rd.
Partners: Natural Resources Conservation Service (…

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Water Quality and Quantity Improvement Projects - Phillips Ditch Pipeline Project

Location: Little Applegate River, between Sterling Creek and Yale Creek
Partners: Applegate Partnership and Watershed Council (APWC), Oregon Water…

May contain: vehicle, transportation, tractor, car, and automobile

Hopkins Canal Piping and Bradshaw Drop CIS

In 2018, Rogue River Valley Irrigation District (RRVID) began constructing its largest irrigation infrastructure improvement project since the 1950's…

Geographic Areas of Focus

In addition to serving the county more broadly, at times certain areas of the county arise as priority areas for JSWCD. These areas have a significant…

Area-Specific Programs

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