We are a publicly funded special district conservation organization. We help residents of Multnomah County west of the Willamette River, all of Sauvie Island including the Columbia County portion of the Island, and a portion of the Bonny Slope region of the Tualatin Mountains in Washington County (see District map). Many of our services include invasive weed management, establishing native plants, livestock management, grant funding, wildlife habitat restoration, school gardens, and conservation planning for healthy forests, farms, streams and soil. We look forward to hearing from you!
Effective May 1, 2022, our office will be reopened to the public by appointment only. Please arrange your visit with an appropriate staff person.
West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District does not discriminate based on any class or identity.
Read our full statement below.
Statement of Non-discrimination Racial Equity Statement
West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District does not discriminate based on any class or identity including age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status. The District is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. The District makes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and special needs to provide access to District events, materials and services. If you have requests for accommodations or complaints about discrimination, harassment, inequitable treatment, lack of access to District events, materials or services, or for any questions at all, please contact us at info@wmswcd.org or (503) 238-4775.
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We welcome the public to all District board meetings, and the meeting agenda allows time for public comment. Any person may attend the meeting and request to make public comment during the public comment period. […]