Update, 5/2/2016: The application period for this position has now closed. Thank you for your interest!

We are hiring for an Invasive Weed Technician! This position works with our Rural Lands team to map and control high-priority invasive weeds, with the long-term goals of restoration of native plant communities, protecting ecosystem processes and water quality, and preventing erosion.

The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, a helpful personality, and experience in restoration, vegetation management and utilizing mapping technology and software. This position is part time (20 hours per week) and temporary; the job will begin in May and end on September 30^th, 2016.

Learn more about the position here.

If you are a farmer, you can take part in a nationwide survey on cover crop use — whether or not you plant cover crops! The survey takes about 15 minutes at most, and is anonymous. You can also enter into an optional drawing for a $100 gift card for completing the survey.

Click here to take the survey! – Edit: survey is now closed.

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We would like to get a better understanding of your needs when it comes to preventing soil erosion. We are working with Pivot Group to conduct a phone survey over the next few weeks. Your answers will be compiled with other respondents to give us a better idea of the challenges you face and how we can help you address them.

Please contact Chelsea for more information: chelsea@emswcd.org or (503) 935-5376.

Update: the application period for this position ended on January 5th, 2016. Thank you for your interest!

We are excited to announce that we are hiring for a Rural Conservation Technician! This position provides on-site technical assistance to rural landowners on a wide range of conservation practices and methods, with the goal of reducing the potential loss of natural resources to soil erosion and water pollution.

The position is being offered at three levels and salary ranges, depending on experience: Conservation Technician, Conservation Specialist and Senior Conservationist.

Learn more about the position here.

Calling all rural property owners and land managers! Are you interested in getting money to improve water quality, build soil fertility, control erosion, manage livestock, protect forestlands, remove invasive species and otherwise protect natural resources? Join our local Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) agent, Kim Galland, for an informal talk on how to apply for cost share funding and help direct future funding.

We hope to see you there!