Protecting, conserving, and enhancing natural resources in Hood River County and beyond
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September’s Weed of the Month: Knotweed
As the days get cooler and wetter, weeds just keep growing. Meet September’s Weed of the Month: knotweed! This plant clogs up small streams, pushes out native plants, and increases stream bank erosion. Knotweed can look a lot like bamboo...
English Private Pesticide Applicator License Preparation Course and Exam: November 2026
Register Now! English language Private Pesticide Applicator’s License Exam Preparation Class and the Exam Class: November 17th-18th 2026, 8am-5pm (7 Core Pesticide Credits available each day.)Exam: November 19th, 2026Location: OSU Extension Center in Hood River (2995 Experiment Station Dr., Hood...
August’s Weed of the Month: Puncturevine
Summer is flying by, and it’s time to spotlight August’s Weed of the Month! Puncturevine, or goathead, is an invasive weed we love to hate. Those cute little yellow flowers lure you in, but watch out for the green, spiky...
Native Plant Sale!
Transform your garden into a native wonderland! Our 2027 Annual Native Pre-order Plant Sale kicks off on January 4th! Click below to begin thinking about your garden makeover!
We help landowners, managers, and residents improve and sustain natural resources in Hood River County.
The Hood River Soil & Water Conservation District (HRSWCD) is one of 45 conservation districts in Oregon established to promote and enhance our natural resources. To do so, the District helps landowners employ a wide variety of conservation techniques and management practices designed to protect, conserve, and enhance natural resources. Work is done entirely on a voluntary, non-regulatory basis.
Technical Assistance
We help Hood River County residents better manage their land for the conservation of natural resources. The HRSWCD has helped landowners, residents, and others obtain technical and financial assistance to implement a myriad of projects including:
- installing efficient irrigation systems
- fencing livestock out of waterways
- planting native trees and shrubs along streams
- enhancing riparian habitat
- improving fish habitat and restoring fish passage
- identifying and treating invasive weeds
- providing educational training opportunities
- monitoring stream and habitat conditions
