ShermanCounty Area WatershedCouncil

09/13/2023

SHERMAN COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
WATERSHED TECHNICIAN

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full time Watershed Technician at the Sherman County Soil and Water Conservation District in Moro, Oregon. Entry level salary range is $37,696 to $51,713 annually, Depending on Experience, plus benefits. The Technician will provide outreach and technical assistance to landowners for programs offered and managed by the Sherman County SWCD and USDA. The Technician will provide support for the SWCD on all aspects of conservation projects (design, implementation, completion, and monitoring), grant submittals and tracking, and provide Farm Bill support. Send cover letter, resume and employment application to Sherman County SWCD, PO Box 405, Moro, Oregon 97039, or email [email protected]. For more information call (541) 705-5070. Position open until filled. Full job description and application instructions can be found at www.shermancountyswcd.com
The SWCD is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

10/05/2021

New Funding Pool!

Deadline for Applications is November 19, 2021. Contact Misty or Lauren at the NRCS office for an application. 541-565-3551

09/09/2021

In response to the severe drought conditions in the West and Great Plains, USDA is updating the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) to immediately cover feed transportation costs for drought impacted ranchers.

Details: https://go.usa.gov/xM4V5

08/11/2021

Congratulations Dan! We have enjoyed working with you on the Lower Deschutes Cooperative W**d Management Area.

01/28/2021

What conservation priorities do you have? What conservation programs and partnerships do you want to see in Sherman County? Give your input at the Sherman County Local Work Group Meeting, February 25th at 10 am. Contact Emily Huth at 541-707-7058 for the Zoom link or call-in number.

01/28/2021

01/23/2021

Employment Vacancy! Application deadline is February 1st. Feel free to contact the office with questions about the position.

01/21/2021

Are you a local wheat or cattle producer who loves to educate others? We are looking for mentors to work with local NRCS and SWCD staff who are new to the area and want to improve their knowledge and customer service! Please contact Acting District Conservationist, Emily Huth, if you are interested in participating in this new mentorship program! (541) 707-7058; [email protected]

For more information on the program visit: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detailfull/national/people/?cid=nrcseprd1596019

01/21/2021

Join us for the 10th Annual Invasive Species & Exotic Pest Workshop! This event is designed to provide information on invasive species management to professionals and the interested public. It …

01/14/2021

Order your trees now from the Sherman County SWCD Tree Sale! The order deadline is March 15th.

12/15/2020

Happy 12 days of Christmas! Are you following the 12 principles of soil health in your yard, cropland, and rangeland?

12/02/2020

The Sherman SWCD is now offering cost share for boundary fences! We will fund materials to install or replace up to 1/2 mile of fence. Call the office at 541-565-3216 ext 5 to apply!