What Jackson Soil & Water Conservation does

Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District (JSWCD) is a government special district organized under Oregon law and governed by the Oregon Department of Agriculture, headquartered at 89 Alder Street in Central Point, Oregon. Its mission is to conserve, protect, and enhance natural resources for the economic, environmental, and quality-of-life benefits of Jackson County residents. The district delivers a portfolio of conservation services including free land consultations and site visits, financial assistance programs (a Stormwater Management and Water Storage Rebate up to $5,000 per project, a Riparian Restoration Rebate, and a Community Conservation and Education Grant), an equipment rental program featuring no-till farming implements, and educational programming such as drought preparedness workshops and the Southern Oregon Regional Envirothon competition. Core technical focus areas include riparian restoration, irrigation modernization, stormwater management, soil health, invasive species control, and post-fire watershed recovery.

JSWCD does not operate a technology product platform; its underlying delivery infrastructure consists of a public website (jswcd.org), seasonal email newsletters, Facebook and Instagram presence, and direct field operations by a small staff (1-10 employees) including an Executive Director, riparian and agricultural resource conservationists, and an education and outreach coordinator. The district's revenue mechanics rest on two pillars: a voter-approved permanent property tax rate of $0.05 per $1,000 assessed value (Ballot Measure 15-67, 2006), which was projected to generate approximately $650,000 in its first year, plus project-restricted grants from Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), USDA NRCS, and federal appropriations. Major recent awards include a $737,805 OWEB grant for the Antelope Creek riparian restoration project and a $5 million federal appropriation for the joint Rogue River Valley / Medford Irrigation District canal piping project.

The district serves a defined geography (Jackson County, Oregon) and customer segments including general residents, small acreage landowners, urban homeowners, and agricultural producers. Go-to-market is community-led and sales-light: services are promoted through the website, workshops, Envirothon events, earned media coverage, and direct outreach, then delivered via free consultations and application-based financial assistance. Strategic partnerships with USDA NRCS, OWEB, the National Association of Conservation Districts, Farmers Conservation Alliance, Oregon Water Resources Congress, irrigation districts, and Southern Oregon Land Conservancy underpin the district's ability to attract and deploy conservation funding at scale.

Name

Jackson Soil & Water Conservation

Legal name

Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District

Website

https://jswcd.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District is an Oregon government special district that delivers free land consultations, financial assistance programs, equipment rental, and conservation education to Jackson County residents, agricultural producers, and landowners, funded primarily through a voter-approved property tax and state and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Soil and Water Conservation Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Soil Testing & Nutrient Analysis Services (AFACAKAA), Erosion Control & Stormwater BMP Maintenance (IMAIAIAG), Drainage & Field Water Control Services (Tile Installation, Ditching) (AFACAAAK)

Keywords

• Soil conservation services
• Water resource management
• Riparian restoration programs
• Watershed conservation planning
• Agricultural conservation support

Headquarters

HQ city

Central Point

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: JSWCD receives permanent tax-rate revenue approved by voters in 2006 through Ballot Measure 15-67. The tax rate is $0.05 per $1,000 assessed property value. This generates approximately $650,000 annually in the first year according to the ballot measure.
2. Grants and Federal Funding: JSWCD receives grant funding from Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and other government programs. Recent grants include $737,805 from OWEB for Antelope Creek restoration and federal appropriations for irrigation modernization projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District (JSWCD) is an Oregon government special district that helps Jackson County residents and landowners conserve soil, water, and natural resources through free land consultations, financial assistance rebate and grant programs, no-till equipment rental, and educational resources. The district also partners with USDA NRCS, OWEB, and irrigation districts to deliver watershed restoration and water quality projects across the county.

Product overview

Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District operates as a single-program governmental agency offering multiple conservation-focused services rather than a unified platform with modular products. The district provides financial assistance programs (Stormwater Management Rebate, Riparian Restoration Rebate, Community Conservation and Education Grant), technical assistance (free land consultations), equipment rental, and educational resources including drought information. These services are coordinated through partnerships with USDA NRCS, OWEB, and other agencies to deliver conservation outcomes for Jackson County residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stormwater Management and Water Storage Rebate Program A rebate program supporting Jackson County residents in implementing stormwater management and water storage projects including bioswales, rain gardens, and rainwater harvest systems, offering up to $5,000 per project. Applications are accepted quarterly.
• Riparian Restoration Rebate Program A rebate program designed to streamline planning for small-scale riparian restoration projects (1 acre or less), focusing on invasive species removal and native species replanting with supplemental irrigation.
• Community Conservation and Education Grant (CCE) A funding program for community organizations in Jackson County supporting conservation projects with an educational emphasis, leveraging partner expertise countywide.
• Land Consultations Free technical assistance provided by JSWCD staff, including one-on-one site visits, property natural resource management plans, project design and planning, irrigation system design, and riparian buffer enhancement guidance.
• Equipment Rental Program Equipment rental program offering no-till farming equipment that improves soil health, water retention, and soil structure for landowners in Jackson County.
• National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) A conservation program administered locally by JSWCD in partnership with USDA NRCS and Farm Service Agency, providing targeted funding and technical assistance for water quality improvement in priority small watersheds (Reese Creek, Kanutchan Creek, Lower Antelope Creek, and Lick Creek).

Quantifiable outcome

• 41 acres of riparian forest restored along Antelope Creek
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, strategic and minor.

• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRCS manages the National Water Quality Initiative providing funding to enhance water quality. Through collaborative partnership with JSWCD and Farm Service Agency, NRCS provides targeted funding for financial and technical assistance in small watersheds. JSWCD staff member Paul DeMaggio received statewide NRCS recognition for partnership and technical expertise.
• Rogue River Valley Irrigation DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRRVID is a key partner in the Joint System Canal Piping Project to pipe 13.6 miles of canal delivering water to both Rogue River Valley and Medford Irrigation Districts. The project is estimated to save up to 2,598 acre-feet of water. Total cost is approximately $56.2 million with $5 million in federal appropriations.
• Medford Irrigation DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Joint System Canal Piping Project with Rogue River Valley Irrigation District. Benefits from $5 million federal appropriation secured by Sen. Merkley for irrigation modernization. Joint project exemplifies collaboration between multiple irrigation districts.
• Farmers Conservation AlliancestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit dedicated to farming resources working with Jackson County's Irrigation Districts to make a watershed plan that will allow application for federal infrastructure grants to modernize irrigation systems.
• Oregon Water Resources CongressstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with Farmers Conservation Alliance and JSWCD in making watershed plans that enable irrigation districts to apply for federal infrastructure grants for canal modernization projects.
• Southern Oregon Land ConservancystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization mentioned in relation to Little Butte Creek watershed, which produces more Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, and coho salmon than any other tributary of the Upper Rogue. Partner in watershed conservation efforts.
• Sustainable NorthwestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner working with JSWCD's Meghan Montgomery on post-fire restoration efforts from the 2020 Labor Day fires on private land.
• National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured JSWCD's Antelope Creek Riparian Restoration project on their blog page, increasing visibility and recognition for the district's conservation work.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District: An Oregon county-level Soil and Water Conservation District offering the same statutory mix of free landowner consultations, cost-share programs, and partnerships with NRCS and OWEB. Operates under the same Oregon special-district legal framework as JSWCD and serves as the closest functional analog in a different county.
• Farmers Conservation Alliance: A nonprofit that works with irrigation districts in Jackson County to develop watershed plans enabling federal infrastructure grant applications, including the Hopkins Canal Pipeline project. Operates as a peer and partner to JSWCD in modernizing irrigation infrastructure.
• Southern Oregon Land Conservancy: A regional land trust operating in the same southern Oregon geography with overlapping watershed and habitat-conservation objectives, including work in the Little Butte Creek watershed alongside JSWCD.

Broad incumbents

• Trout Unlimited (Oregon Council): A national coldwater fisheries conservation organization with active work in Oregon Rogue Basin watersheds. Overlaps with JSWCD on riparian restoration and fish-habitat objectives, though focused on angler-driven conservation outcomes.
• Oregon Association of Conservation Districts: The statewide umbrella organization representing Oregon's 45 Soil and Water Conservation Districts, including JSWCD. Functions as the policy and funding-coordination layer above individual districts like JSWCD.
• National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD): The national umbrella organization for the U.S. conservation district system, of which JSWCD is a member. Has featured JSWCD's Antelope Creek project on its national blog, reflecting peer recognition at the national level.
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (Oregon): The federal agency that co-delivers the National Water Quality Initiative with JSWCD and provides core technical and financial assistance. Functions as both partner and de facto counterpart at the federal level.

Regional players

• Sustainable Northwest: A regional nonprofit that partners with JSWCD on post-fire restoration work in Jackson County. Shares an agricultural-and-forestry conservation orientation and operates across the broader Pacific Northwest.
• Rogue River Watershed Council: A local watershed council in southern Oregon that partners with JSWCD on riparian restoration projects. Shares a target geography (Rogue Basin) and a focus on stream restoration and water quality, though structured as a nonprofit rather than a special district.
• Applegate River Watershed Council: A watershed council operating in the same southern Oregon region as JSWCD, focused on restoration, monitoring, and community engagement for the Applegate sub-basin. Overlaps with JSWCD's riparian and water-quality mission in a closely adjacent geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jswcd
• Instagraminstagram.com/jacksonsoilwaterconservation/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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