NRCS Oregon's Watershed Programs (PL-566)

The PL-566 Watershed Programs helps federal, state, local and federally recognized tribal governments protect and restore watersheds. NRCS Oregon is the lead federal agency for the following active watershed projects. Learn more about each active project below.

Projects in Planning Phase

Below are NRCS Oregon’s PL-566 watershed infrastructure projects in the planning phase. The planning phase looks at potential impacts from the project and may include an Environmental Analysis (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) depending upon assessments and other conservation planning analyses.

• Clear Branch Dam Remedial Project
• Cooper Creek Dam Rehab Project
• Klamath Irrigation District

Projects in Design Phase

Below are NRCS Oregon’s PL-566 watershed infrastructure projects in the design phase. During this phase, the projects are authorized for funding and project sponsors draft designs for construction.

• No projects in design phase

Projects in Construction Phase

Below are NRCS Oregon’s PL-566 watershed infrastructure projects in the construction phase. During construction, project sponsors and contractors break ground to complete work that fulfills the purpose and need of the project.

• Arnold Irrigation District
• COID Smith Rock-King Way
• East Fork Irrigation District
• Farmers Irrigation District
• Klamath Drainage District
• Lone Pine Irrigation District
• North Unit Irrigation District
• Ochoco Irrigation District 
• Swalley Irrigation District
• Tumalo Irrigation District