A new partnership with the Multnomah Grange

On Friday, April 14, 2017, the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) and the Multnomah Grange signed a 20-year Memorandum of Agreement for the use and improvement of the Grange facility, located in rural east Gresham. Under the agreement, EMSWCD will help bring some needed improvements to the facility, which will then be used by EMSWCD for public meetings and events geared towards helping community members improve soil and water conditions on their properties. Jay Udelhoven, EMSWCD Executive Director, said of the agreement, “What a great marriage of need and opportunity! We’re in need of a reliable meeting location and the Grange has an opportunity to meet those needs by making some minor improvements to their facility.”


The Multnomah Grange, a local affiliate of the Oregon State Grange, serves as a social center for the local community. The Grange is used by the general public for occasions such as bluegrass music shows, community sales, and art fairs, among other uses. For more information, see the Multnomah Grange Facebook page.