Horses & Livestock

Our rainy climate demands unique strategies for raising animals.  Whether you have a couple of horses, a few head of cattle, or a commercial operation, we can help you address the most common challenges: manure management, pasture health, mud, and water quality.

Financial Assiatance

There are grants available to help pay a portion of the cost of conservation practice installation. The grant may pay for 50-75% of the cost of the practice. Many conservation practices are eligible including

• heavy use areas
• exclusion fencing to keep livestock out of streams
• off stream livestock watering
• erosion control practices
• stream buffers
• wetland restoration
• stream restoration
• roof water management and storage

The East Multnomah SWCD can find the grant program that is the best fit for your project, and we can help you apply. Give us a call today!