MISSION

The mission of the Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District is to improve and conserve the quality of soil, water, and other natural resources related to agricultural, forested, private, urban and rural lands in Lincoln County by:
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• providing applicable information, education, and outreach 
• providing technical assistance to implement conservation plans and projects
• providing an interface between state and federal agencies and private landowners
• participating in local resource conservation policy development

In carrying out our mission, Lincoln SWCD works, coordinates, and cooperates with Lincoln County residents, property owners, operators, public and private conservation organizations, agriculture groups, local industry, public agencies, municipalities and other special districts.

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VALUES

Lincoln SWCD strives to:

• Provide quality customer service to members of the public and community partners
• Obtain the respect, trust, confidence, and confidentiality of all property owners/operators 
• Encourage the stewardship of soil and water
• Promote best practices in natural resource management 
• Demonstrate the economic importance of agriculture and natural resources
• Utilize science and research in decision making processes or technical assistance offered
• Respect the decisions, knowledge, and experience of property owners and land managers
• Provide proper administration of Lincoln SWCD funds and development goals
• Employ ethics and good judgement to provide high quality work products

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Improving Water Quality on the Upper Yaquina

The District is working with agricultural, forestry and rural residential landowners in the Upper Yaquina and Little Elk Creek to improve water quality through conservation.

If you own property and are interested in any of the following reach out for financial and labor assistance.

- Livestock exclusion fencing
- Riparian revegetation
- Agricultural infrastructure improvements (gutters, manure storage, etc.)
- Noxious weed control

Contact us today for help!

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Pollinator Meadows for All!

Do you live within half a mile of the ocean in Yachats or in Newport? Interested in transitioning part of your property to pollinator meadow? We can help! 

If you have between 500 sqft and 1/4 acre you want to see flowers on we can assist with site preparation, purchasing plants, and installation at your property! Contact us for more information. 

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