Wheeler Soil and Water Conservation District

The above video is a preliminary production showcasing Wheeler County, Oregon and the Wheeler SWCD Conservation Community Center mass timber design. An updated video will be produced that will feature a virtual tour of the final design in place of the rendered still photos at the end of the video.

Wheeler Soil and Water Conservation District

Wheeler Soil and Water Conservation District is located in north central Oregon’s Wheeler County. The county’s 1,715 square miles of terrain varies from deep river canyons edged in rimrock to high timbered mountains covered in pine and fir. Portions of the Ochoco and Umatilla National Forests lie within its…

Our Mission

To maximize economic and environmental watershed values for Wheeler County residents by developing, conserving, and protecting water, soil, plant structures, and other natural resources.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital…

Newsletters

Wheeler SWCD strives to provide quarterly newsletters; however, during some busier times of year, the newsletter may not take presidence. These are mailed out to district tax lot owners, property…

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Projects

Wheeler SWCD obtains funding for and oversees multi-year projects throughout Wheeler County involving stream restoration, juniper removal, spring development, planting projects, aspen protection, weed treatments, and more.

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Employment Opportunities

Wheeler SWCD Conservation Community Center