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!
