SWCDs

Guidance on general district operations, including the five basic legal requirements, annual and long-range business plans, and other legal requirements can be found in Chapter 4 of the Oregon Soil and Water Conservation District Guidebook. Assistance with long-range business plans can be arranged by calling SWCD program staff.

District operations

Commonly requested examples relating to general district operations are available below. These are samples of other districts' work and are not recommendations. Any examples downloaded will need to be customized and edited to your district's needs. Additional examples may be available upon request by contacting the SWCD Program.

Resources

Fact Sheet: SWCD Director's Responsibilities

SWCD Director's Responsibilities handout

Fact Sheet: SWCD Effective Board Meetings

SWCD Effective Board Meetings handout

Fact Sheet: SWCD Political Campaigning and Lobbying

SWCD Political Campaigning and Lobbying handout

Fact Sheet: SWCD Training and Operational Assistance

SWCD Training and Operational Assistance handout

Notice of designation of special district registered office and registered agent

Registered agent/office form

Informational guide about Oregon state public records policy

Public records request fees information

Business plan examples

Example: Burnt River SWCD long-range business plan

Burnt River SWCD business plan example

Example: Lincoln SWCD long-range business plan

Lincoln SWCD long-range business plan example

Long Range Business Plan Template

Five-year business plan template

Annual work plan examples

Example: Marion SWCD annual work plan

Marion SWCD work plan example

Example: Upper Willamette SWCD annual work plan

Upper Willamette SWCD work plan example

Example: Yamhill SWCD annual work plan

Yamhill SWCD work plan example

Contact

Eric Nusbaum

SWCD Operations Specialist

eric.nusbaum@oda.oregon.gov

Phone: 503-510-8930