The Columbia Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) provides various services aimed at promoting the sustainable use and management of soil, water, and natural resources within Columbia County.
Common services offered include:
Water Conservation and Management: We aim to promote efficient irrigation techniques, manage water runoff, and implement water management strategies to ensure the sustainable use of water resources.
Erosion Control and Sedimentation Management: We can provide technical assistance to assist in erosion control efforts and prevention methods as well as also address sedimentation issues in rivers, lakes, and other water bodies through sediment control measures.
Watershed Management: We assist in developing and implementing watershed management plans, which involve monitoring water quality, restoring riparian areas, and promoting sustainable land use practices within the watershed.
Conservation Education and Outreach: We are always looking for new ways to educate the public about soil and water conservation practices. We currently work with local teachers to bring environmental lesson plans into the classroom and often host training sessions or workshops at local schools, committees, or public groups. Contact us for more information.
Conservation Cost-Share Programs: Sometimes cost-share programs are available, which provide financial assistance to landowners and farmers for implementing conservation practices. These programs may cover expenses related to erosion control, reforestation, wetland restoration, and other conservation efforts.
Technical Assistance: We offer technical assistance and guidance to landowners, farmers, and other stakeholders regarding soil health, erosion control, water management, and conservation practices. We often times conduct site visits to offer advice on land management strategies, and recommend appropriate conservation practices.
Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
