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Connect SW PDX

Connect SW PDX was our first equity-centered community engagement project to reach underserved community members and launch new partnerships. In 2014, West Multnomah SWCD and our partners launched a new...
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Contact

Get in touch! 503-238-4775ext. 100 Contact Form We help residents in our service area with: Invasive weed management Wildlife habitat and stream restoration Financial assistance for conservation projects School, community,...
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Financial Assistance

Funding for conservation projects We offer a variety of funding models for eligible projects in our district. Cost share We can sometimes share the cost of priority projects outlined in...
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Forest Conservation

What we do Western Multnomah County offers a bounty of lush native forest land. These forests support a wide array of wildlife and plants, keep our streams flowing strong and...
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Our new Forest Conservationist

After a very competitive hiring process, Laura Taylor was selected as the District’s new Forest Conservationist, replacing Michael Ahr who now serves with Benton Soil and Water Conservation District in...
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Urban Conservation Planning and Collaboration: Highlights from 2020-2021

(Stormwater Stars planting event. Photo by Corey Shelton) Covid-19 didn’t stop residents from getting out on their properties and into local natural areas to connect with the land and lend...
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A community approach to native bee research in Portland

If you were to guess how many species of native bees there are in Portland, how many would that be? And where do these bees prefer to nest? Local emerging...
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