We provide an array of financial support options to help customers implement conservation practices. These financial resources are authorized when (a) the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District budget includes appropriations for financial support, (b) the project will benefit Oregon’s natural resources, and (c) technical assistance has been provided by us to the landowner.
Financial help for conservation
| Financial Program | Grant or Loan | Dollar Limit | Percentage by District | Percentage by Landowner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollars on the Ground (DOG) | Grant | $10,000 | 50% | 50% |
| Grant+Loan | Grant plus Loan | Grant: up to $10,000 Loan: maximum not set | Grant portion: 50% Loan portion: not set | 50% including repayment of loan |
| Irrigation or Manure Composing/Storage | Grant plus Loan | Grant: up to $50,000 Loan: maximum not set | Grant portion: 33% Loan portion: 33% | 33% plus repayment of loan |
| Water Quality Small Grant | Grant | $2,500 | 100% if water quality benefit | 0% |
| Targeted Weed Control Services | Grant | $2,500 | 100% payment to CSWCD contractor to treat targeted weeds | 0%, may require landowner to monitor site |
| Design/Consultation Small Grant | Grant | $2,500 | 100% if leads to implementation of conservation practice | 0% |
| Residential Septic System Repair Loan | Loan | $25,000 | 0% - Loan is for repair or replacement of failing residential onsite septic systems in Clackamas River watershed | 100% (repayment of loan) |
| Low-interest Loan | Loan | Not set | 0% - Loan is for installation of conservation practice or purchase of conservation-related equipment | 100% (repayment of loan) |
