Benton Soil & Water Conservation District

the benton swcd is here to serve you! _*our activities*_ * we assist local landowners by offering technical and financial assistance for the restoration and enhancement of wetlands, riparian areas and wildlife habitat. * we promote conservation practices that reduce soil erosion and improve water quality. * we support and provide conservation education for benton county youth with our conservation education grants educator newsletter, and participation at local events such as kids day for conservation . * serve as the local management agency for the development of the mid-willamette agricultural water quality management plan mandated by senate bill 1010 * provide thousands of low-cost seedlings to local residents for conservation plantings through our annual native plant sale * * coordinate workshops on conservation practices and natural resource issues such as: soil quality, small acreages and backyard conservation, and conservation planning. * provide resources to the community for “