About SWCDs

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Conservation Districts are local government subdivisions, established under state law, to carry out programs for the conservation, use and development of soil, water and related resources. Districts coordinate and implement resource and environmental programs at the local level in cooperation with federal and state agencies. They are equipped to be catalysts in bringing together facets of the community that will benefit from a united undertaking to address resource problems and needs. 

District directors are your neighbors; men and women from your business and professional communities and the farmers and ranchers who understand the ecological relationship of soil, water, plants and animals.

The Lakeview SWCD and the Fort Rock/Silver Lake boards each consist of five directors elected by the public at the November General Election (held in even-number years). Three of the five director positions are classified as zone positions, and must meet the zone requirements provided by ORS 568.560. The other two director positions are considered at-large positions. To qualify as an at-large position, a person must live in the District's respective area and be a registered voter.  

To provide technical assistance to individuals, groups, and other agencies for the purpose of managing and enhancing our natural resources, environment, and economy with a vision to conserve and develop Lake County’s soil, water and related resources for the economic and environmental benefit of the people.