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Support Local Conservation in Josephine County

Josephine County has always valued independence, self‑reliance, and a deep connection to the land that sustains us. The Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Illinois Valley and Two Rivers, carry that spirit forward every day. While the name may sound technical, our work is anything but abstract. It’s…

Two Rivers & Illinois Valley SWCD Plant Identification Program

Help us document the incredible plant diversity of Josephine County. Download the iNaturalist app and join the Two Rivers & Illinois Valley SWCD Plant Identification Program. Your observations support local conservation, watershed restoration, and community science across the county.

About Us

The Illinois Valley Soil and Water Conservation District (IVSWCD), established on December 13, 1949, and the Two Rivers Soil and Water Conservation District (TRSWCD), established on December 31, 1949, now operate under a co‑managed structure that jointly serves all of Josephine County. Together, the districts…

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide local landowners and managers with technical and financial assistance to best address their resource conservation issues.

North Illinois Valley Strategic Implementation Area (SIA)

Are you an agricultural landowner in Kerby or Selma? Contact us!

OWEB Small Grant Team: Region 6

The OWEB Region 6 Small Grant Team (SGT 06) is a locally led partnership of watershed councils, soil and water conservation districts, and Tribes working together to support high‑impact, on‑the‑ground restoration across southwestern Oregon. As part of the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board’s (OWEB) statewide…

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