Natural Resources Conservation Service

Oregon

United States Department of Agriculture

Conserving Water for Farmers & Fish on the Grande Ronde

Thanks to funding from USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), local partners have ramped up assistance to farmers and ranchers in the Grande Ronde River Watershed to maximize water efficiency for local agriculture while also improving salmon habitat.

Mike Burton, District Conservationist, stands on the banks of the Grande Ronde River in Union County, Oregon.

Take the Soil Your Undies Challenge!

Learn the quick and dirty way to test your soil health and see how your soil compares with other Oregon producers! For once, soiled undies are a good thing!

How healthy is your soil? Take the challenge to find out!

Grounded in Principle

Oregon ranchers maximize soil health on grazing lands.

Tribal Youth Plant Seeds of Heritage

NRCS works with tribes and the community to engage youth in their heritage and the land.

Burns Paiute: A Commitment to Habitat Renewal

USDA is dedicated to working with the Burns Paiute tribe to manage land with cultural significance while protecting and enhancing wildlife and fisheries in eastern Oregon.