Native plants and pollinator habitat · Oregon
WMSWCD Conservation Rebates (up to $2,000)
Run by West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (WMSWCD)
- What you get
- Up to $2,000 over a 12-month period, reimbursing supplies, materials and labor
- Maximum
- $2,000 per household
- Who qualifies
- Landowners in the WMSWCD service area whose project fits the district's Conservation Priorities. The page does not say explicitly whether urban residential properties qualify; contact the Urban Conservationist.
- Where
- Landowners in the West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District; ask the district whether urban residential lots qualify.
- Status
- Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Agree a conservation project with district staff through a signed conservation plan, complete it between June 1 and May 30, and get reimbursed for supplies, materials and labor.
Requirements
- Staff must agree to the project through a signed conservation plan before any expenses
- Project must align with District Conservation Priorities
- Complete within one year, between June 1 and May 30
- All required permits secured before approval
- Cannot be applied to work already completed
The plan or design it asks for
A signed conservation plan with district staff agreed before any spending.
Native plant lists for the area: Portland
Make the plan in Sow
Draw the layout and build the plant list
Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check WMSWCD's rules for exactly what to submit.
How to apply
- 1Contact the staff conservationist for your interest area (Urban Conservationist Ariana Scipioni, [email protected]; general line 503-238-4775) to see if the project qualifies
- 2Develop and sign a conservation plan with district staff before spending anything
- 3Complete the project within the June 1 to May 30 window and submit costs for reimbursement
Timing and deadlines
not published
Projects run June 1 to May 30
Sources
- https://wmswcd.org/services/financial-assistance/ (official page)
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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