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Get the most out of digital mapping apps on your smartphone or tablet. Using two commonly available digital mapping applications, Avenza and CalTopo, the instructors will lead you through detailed tutorials and demonstrate how to integrate these digital tools into daily forest and land management activities.

March 5, 2026: Business Plans and Basic Farm Financials Workshop (Elkton)

Join Oregon Agriculture Trust in Elkton for a free workshop to discuss how farm business analysis tools such as business plans and farm financial statements can help with decision making and achieving your farm’s goals. Register here!

March 7, 2026: Spring into Gardening Conference

Spring into Gardening, a day of horticultural learning presented by OSU Extension Service Douglas County and the Douglas County Master Gardener™ Association.

March 9, 2026: Understanding the Certified Burn Manager Program for Pasture Burning

The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Certified Burn Manager program was created to support the use of controlled burns in land management. Benefits to burners include liability coverage for burns enrolled in the Prescribed Fire Liability Program.

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Have You Seen This Woolly Distaff Thistle?

This noxious weed is a high priority invasive species that Douglas SWCD can help you get rid of your property. Grant funding allows us to treat it on your land for free!

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Douglas SWCD Conservation Technician Recognized for Outstanding Work in 2025!

Douglas Soil & Water Conservation District is super proud of their Conservation Tech & Project Manager, Cindy Bright, for being recognized as...

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Wildfire Assistance for Landowners

The Oregon Department of Forestry works aggressively to contain and stop wildfires. After a fire ODF helps landowners with reforesting expertise and connecting them with the right people.

February 12, 2026: Business Plans & Basic Farm Financials Workshop (Roseburg)

February 24, 2026: Learn Digital Mapping with OSU Extension!

March 5, 2026: Business Plans and Basic Farm Financials Workshop (Elkton)

March 7, 2026: Spring into Gardening Conference

March 9, 2026: Understanding the Certified Burn Manager Program for Pasture Burning

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Have You Seen This Woolly Distaff Thistle?

Douglas SWCD Conservation Technician Recognized for Outstanding Work in 2025!

Wildfire Assistance for Landowners

Board Meetings

Board Meeting & Board Workshop - DSWCD February

Board Meeting & Board Workshop - DSWCD March

Board Meeting & Board Workshop - DSWCD April