Curry Soil & Water Conservation District
The Curry Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was established in 1953 to “conserve, protect, and develop soil and water-related resources for the economic and environmental benefit of Curry County.” In the late 1990’s, the District assumed the role of fiscal sponsor and employer of record for the newly formed South Coast Watershed Council and the Lower Rogue Watershed Council.
The Curry SWCD is overseen by a Board of Directors which is comprised of volunteer resident landowners elected to a four-year term. There are two At-Large representatives and three Zone representatives.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) provides administrative and technical assistance to the District. Through these dollars (and additional grant monies) the District facilitates watershed conservation, restoration, and education throughout Curry County. This work is distributed among the following in-house programs: Restoration, Youth Education, and Monitoring.
If you would like to support the work we do, please think about making a tax-free donation today!
Upcoming Elections for Curry SWCD Director Positions
Currently, we have three positions that will be open during the upcoming election cycle:
- Zone 2 – 2 year position (due to mid-term appointment)
- Zone 3 – 4 year position
- At Large 1 – 4 year position
*Thank you for your interest in the position of director with your local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is the elections officer for the SWCD director elections, as per Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 568.520 and 568.530. This packet contains information about the election process, and includes the forms needed to file for the position of SWCD director.
Please click HERE to see if you are eligible to apply.