On the agenda: Cave Junction Agenda — DATA CENTER (Aug 27)

Illinois Valley Soil and Water Conservation District
331 E Cottage Park Dr Suite 1 - P.O. Box 352
Cave Junction, OR 97523 Phone: 541-592-3731

Monthly Meeting Agenda August 27, 2026 - IVSWCD Office/ZOOM
Topic: Illinois Valley Soil & Water Conservation District Meeting
Time: August 27, 2026 - 6:00 pm
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Topic: Illinois Valley SWCD Monthly Meeting
Time: August 27, 2026 6:00 PM
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I.

6:02 PM: Call to Order

II.

6:03 PM: Acceptance of Minutes

III.

6:05 PM: Acceptance of Financial Reports

IV.

6:10 PM: Old Business

a. TBA
V.

6:15 PM: New Business

a. DEQ ORW Update (Matthew Robinson)
b. District Manager – Request For Salary Adjustment
c. OACD Annual Conference
d. IVSWCD-TRSWCD Landline/Website Sharing MOU
VI.

7:00 PM: Staff and Partnering Agency Reports

a. John’s report
b. Partnering Agency Reports
VII.

7:30 PM Public comments

Illinois Valley Soil & Water Conservation District
Monthly Meeting Minutes
331 E Cottage Park Drive Suite 1/ZOOM,
July 23, 2026
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob Webb at 6:01 p.m.
Meeting attendance Roster:
In-Person
Robert Webb
Katrina Poydack
Zachary Robinson
Matthew Robinson
Kathy Mechling
Rhett Nelsen
Janice Denney

Via Zoom Teleconference

Absent
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John Bellville, Staff
Heather Gilinsky, Staff

Notes were taken by: Heather Gilinsky
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Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting were presented to the board for review.
o M Robinson moved to approve the minutes.
o K Poydack seconded the motion.
o The motion passed unanimously, with R Webb, Z Robinson, K Mechling, R
Nelsen and J Denney voting in favor.

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Financial Reports: The financial reports for June 2026 were presented to the board for review.
o R Nelsen moved to approve the minutes.
o K Poydack seconded the motion.
o The motion passed unanimously, with R Webb, Z Robinson, M Robinson, K
Mechling, and Janice Denny voting in favor.

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Old Business
o K Poydack moved to approve IVSWCD-IVWC Memorandum of Understanding.
o J Denney seconded the motion.
o The motion passed unanimously, with R Webb, R Nelsen, Z Robinson, M Robinson, and
K Mechling voting in favor.

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New Business:
o K Mechling moved to approve Annual Work Plan when changes are made.
o M Robinson seconded the motion.
o The motion passed unanimously, with R Webb, R Nelsen, Z Robinson, K Poydack, and J
Denny voting in favor.
o K Poydack moved to approve the Annual Budget when corrections are made.
o K Mechling seconded the motion.
o The motion passed unanimously, with R Webb, R Nelsen, M Robinson, Z Robinson, and J
Denny voting in favor.
o R Nelsen moved to approve Uniform Purchase and Retention Policy.
o J Denney seconded the motion.
o The motion passed unanimously, with R Webb, M Robinson , Z Robinson, K Mechling, and
KDenny voting in favor.
o K Mechling moved to approve EpiPen Copay Reimbursement Policy.
o J Denney seconded the motion.
o The motion passed unanimously, with R Webb, M Robinson , Z Robinson, K Poydack, and
R Nelsen voting in favor.
o K Mechling moved to hold an Annual Meeting- redux.
o K Poydack seconded the motion.
o The motion passed unanimously, with Webb, M Robinson , Z Robinson, R Nelsen and J
Denny voting in favor.

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Staff Reports:
o John reviewed his report and answered questions regarding projects.

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Partnering Agency Reports:
o There was no partnering agency report.
o Public Comment: There was no public comment.
o NEXT MEETING: The next regular meeting will be held August 27, 2026 at 6:00
pm Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

o Approved Minutes:

Date:

12:51 PM

Illinois Valley Soil & Water Conservation District

Balance Sheet

08/17/26
Cash Basis

As of July 31, 2026
Jul 31, 26
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
Checking Account
Savings Account - Thompson Crk
Total Checking/Savings
Total Current Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable

30,035.02
231.73
30,266.75
30,266.75
30,266.75

-596.10

Total Accounts Payable

-596.10

Other Current Liabilities
Due to IVWC

-381.02

Total Other Current Liabilities

-381.02

Total Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities

-977.12
-977.12

Equity
Unrestricted Net Assets
Net Income

81,444.72
-50,200.85

Total Equity

31,243.87

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY

30,266.75

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Register: Checking Account
From 07/01/2026 through 07/31/2026
Sorted by: Date, Type, Number/Ref

Date

Number

Payee

Account

07/01/2026 21845

Stilton LLC

Accounts Payable

472.50 X

80,359.47

07/02/2026 21846

Fed-Ex

Accounts Payable

26.45 X

80,333.02

07/02/2026 21847

Bob Webb

Accounts Payable

503.15 X

79,829.87

07/06/2026 Debit

Lil Pantry

Accounts Payable

62.65 X

79,767.22

07/08/2026 Debit

Grants Pass Water Lab

Accounts Payable

X

79,767.22

07/08/2026 Debit

ONXMAPS

Accounts Payable

99.99 X

79,667.23

07/08/2026 21848

Grants Pass Water Lab

Accounts Payable

495.00 X

79,172.23

07/10/2026

Memo

Payment C

VOID:

Deposit

Grants Received

Deposit

X

07/11/2026 ACH

Cardinal Business Se... Accounts Payable

784581

150.00 X

96,377.23

07/11/2026 ACH

Cardinal Net-To-Bank

Accounts Payable

5,602.99 X

90,774.24

07/11/2026 ACH

Cardinal Tax Impound

Accounts Payable

2,430.98 X

88,343.26

07/13/2026 Debit

Lenovo

Accounts Payable

1,461.28 X

86,881.98

07/13/2026 Debit

Lenovo

Accounts Payable

48.70 X

86,833.28

07/13/2026 Debit

Josephine County Pla... Accounts Payable

132.23 X

86,701.05

07/14/2026 ACH

US Geological Survey

33,091.00 X

53,610.05

07/14/2026 ACH

Cardinal Business Se... Accounts Payable

125.00 X

53,485.05

07/14/2026 ACH

Cardinal Net-To-Bank

Accounts Payable

4,885.85 X

48,599.20

07/14/2026 ACH

Cardinal Tax Impound

Accounts Payable

2,275.35 X

46,323.85

07/16/2026 21849

Kelley Create

Accounts Payable

82.50 X

46,241.35

07/16/2026 21850

Pacific Office Autom... Accounts Payable

9.35 X

46,232.00

07/20/2026 Cash

Grants Pass Courier

380.23 X

45,851.77

07/21/2026

Accounts Payable
784581

Accounts Payable
Refunds

Deposit

X

17,355.00

Balance

439.93

96,527.23

46,291.70

07/21/2026 ACH

VOYA Financial

Accounts Payable

642.67 X

45,649.03

07/21/2026 ACH

VOYA Financial

Accounts Payable

471.07 X

45,177.96

07/21/2026 ACH

Adobe Suite

Accounts Payable

133.95

45,044.01

07/21/2026 21851

Crystal Fresh

Accounts Payable

123731

14.25

45,029.76

07/21/2026 21852

US Cellular

Accounts Payable

951128871

154.41

44,875.35

07/22/2026 21853

IV DATA CENTER

Accounts Payable

21.25 X

44,854.10

07/27/2026 ACH

VOYA Financial

Accounts Payable

439.93 X

44,414.17

07/28/2026 ACH

Cardinal Net-To-Bank

Accounts Payable

6,167.66 X

38,246.51

07/28/2026 ACH

Cardinal Tax Impound

Accounts Payable

2,725.09 X

35,521.42

07/28/2026 ACH

Cardinal Business Se... Accounts Payable

150.00 X

35,371.42

07/28/2026 21856

Pacific Source Healt...

596.00

34,775.42

07/29/2026

784581

Accounts Payable
Refunds

Deposit

X

64.98

34,840.40

07/29/2026 ACH

Adobe Suite

Accounts Payable

133.95 X

34,706.45

07/29/2026 ACH

Josephine County Pla... Accounts Payable

129.00 X

34,577.45

07/29/2026 Debit

Griwolfe

Accounts Payable

509.52 X

34,067.93

07/29/2026 Debit

Vista Print

Accounts Payable

60.00 X

34,007.93

07/29/2026 21857

Pacific Power

Accounts Payable

74.34

33,933.59

07/29/2026 21858

A+ Storage

Accounts Payable

129.50

33,804.09

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Illinois Valley Soil & Water Conservation District

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Register: Checking Account
From 07/01/2026 through 07/31/2026
Sorted by: Date, Type, Number/Ref

Date

Number

Payee

Account

Memo

07/29/2026 21859

Noah Fathie

Accounts Payable

2,525.00

31,279.09

07/29/2026 21860

Stilton LLC

Accounts Payable

472.50

30,806.59

07/30/2026 ACH

VOYA Financial

Accounts Payable

604.52 X

30,202.07

07/30/2026 debit

O'Brien Country Store

Accounts Payable

80.00 X

30,122.07

07/30/2026 debit

Bulk apparel

Accounts Payable

87.05 X

30,035.02

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Payment C

Deposit

Balance

10:44 AM

Illinois Valley Soil & Water Conservation District

Profit & Loss

08/19/26
Cash Basis

July 2025 through June 2026
Jul '25 - Jun 26
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Grants Received
Other Revenue
Service Contracts
OSU SONDE
Service Contracts - Other

188,756.63
9,908.03
3,703.61
1,174.87
4,878.48

Total Service Contracts

203,543.14

Total Income

203,543.14

Gross Profit
Expense
Accounting Fees
Bank Fees
Contracted Services
Mileage SONDE
Contracted Services - Other

13,000.00
30.00
98.33
5,960.00
6,058.33

Total Contracted Services
Insurance
General Liability Insurance

8,998.89

Total Insurance

8,998.89

Legal Fees
Meeting Expense

15.00
750.18

Mileage
Other
Advertising
Copier lease
Dues & Subscriptions
Membership Dues
Dues & Subscriptions - Other

1,930.35
324.90
1,045.09
640.00
260.00
900.00

Total Dues & Subscriptions
Licenses & Permits
Payroll Fees
PO Box Rent
Postage/Mailing fees
Power and Electric
Printing & Copying
Reimbursable Expense
Rent Expense
Taxes
Government Ethics Assessment
Secretary of State Annual Fee
Taxes - Other

108.00
2,725.00
122.00
25.00
673.79
337.46
-4,353.97
7,233.50
935.78
300.00
62.79

Total Taxes

1,298.57

Telephone
Website/Internet fees

1,704.12
825.68

Total Other

12,969.14

Project mileage
Return of Grant Funds
Software Subscription
Supplies & Materials
Training and associated travel

184.30
35,065.79
3,191.62
7,971.49
662.94

Wages and Salaries

150,497.14
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Illinois Valley Soil & Water Conservation District

10:44 AM

Profit & Loss

08/19/26
Cash Basis

July 2025 through June 2026
Jul '25 - Jun 26
Water Quality Monitoring
Contract Water Quality Staff
Contracted Laboratory Analysis
Mileage Reimbursement /Sampling
Shipping Samples
Water Quality Monitoring - Other
Total Water Quality Monitoring

3,199.57
32,540.00
683.20
783.90
105.90
37,312.57

Total Expense

278,637.74

Net Ordinary Income

-75,094.60

Other Income/Expense
Other Income
Interest Income
Refunds
Reimbursement

0.03
1,069.47
29,049.72

Total Other Income

30,119.22

Net Other Income
Net Income

30,119.22
-44,975.38

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Illinois Valley Soil & Water Conservation District

10:46 AM

Profit & Loss

08/17/26
Cash Basis

July 2026
Jul 26
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Grants Received

17,355.00

Total Income

17,355.00

Gross Profit
Expense
Contracted Services
Meeting Expense
Food and water

17,355.00
35,616.00
14.25

Total Meeting Expense

14.25

Mileage
Other
Advertising
Licenses & Permits
Payroll Fees
Power and Electric
Printing & Copying
Rent Expense

503.15

Telephone
Website/Internet fees

380.23
261.23
425.00
74.34
9.35
1,074.50
154.41
103.75

Total Other

2,482.81

Software Subscription
Supplies & Materials
Wages and Salaries

267.90
2,409.19
26,246.01

Water Quality Monitoring
Contracted Laboratory Analysis
Shipping Samples
Total Water Quality Monitoring

495.00
26.45
521.45

Total Expense

68,060.76

Net Ordinary Income

-50,705.76

Other Income/Expense
Other Income
Refunds

504.91

Total Other Income

504.91

Net Other Income
Net Income

504.91
-50,200.85

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Dear Illinois Valley SWCD Board of Directors,
I am writing to formally request a 25% wage increase. It has been a productive four years at the
Illinois Valley SWCD, and, as of the last two years, the Two Rivers SWCD. Since beginning in this
role on August 16, 2022, I have consistently driven measurable progress at the Illinois Valley
SWCD, improving both our organizational resilience and our legacy reputation as a local
government agency dedicated to putting projects on the ground since its formation in 1949.
When I started work in this role, the position had been vacant for 6 months. Two Rivers SWCD
was on the brink of dissolution at the point that we began moving towards co-management in
2024. Now, co-managed for a little over a year, Two Rivers SWCD is fully functional, fully staffed,
and actively pursuing new projects. The journey has not been easy, but anything worth doing
rarely is. Here are some of my key accomplishments since beginning in this role:
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Created jobs: Hired and trained a team of skilled conservationists in one of the most
underserved parts of Oregon. Though our employee retention rate is good, I am
consistently looking for ways to make small improvements and increase employee
satisfaction.
Helping farmers: Worked with producers to help get disaster resiliency projects funded
on farmland through the Oregon Community Food Systems Network Disaster Resilience
Grant Program.
Managed the Illinois Valley Collective Mobilization for Fire and Fish project, which
brought the Illinois Valley Fire Resiliency Oversight Group (IVFROG) to ramp up local fire
resiliency outreach and got IVFROG to a point where they were ready to become a
standalone nonprofit.
Successfully funded and managed a project that created the multijurisdictional Coalition
for Remediating Cannabis Sites (CoRCS), developed a proprietary guide for assessing
abandoned cannabis sites, and developed a proprietary step-by-step guide for assessing
abandoned cannabis sites in the Illinois Valley.
Funded and managed the Kerby Fuels Reduction Project end-to-end, which conducted
eighty-four acres of fuels reduction on fourteen private properties in Kerby, OR.
Funded and managed the Upper Illinois River Watershed Postfire Restoration Project,
which involved seventy-four acres of postfire restoration project work on private
properties in Takilma, riparian planting, and multiple community outreach events.

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Formed the Thompson Creek Tract Steering Committee, developed planning documents
in partnership with NRCS and ODF, and funded a 40-acre fuels reduction project.
Established and sustained the first consistent multi-year, multi-partner water quality
monitoring initiative in the Illinois River Basin, which is now going on its fifth year and
has received both state, federal, and, arguably, international recognition.
Successfully funded the North Illinois Valley Strategic Implementation Area, which is
allowing us to maximize our impact on a high-priority area.
Founded the Illinois Valley Irrigation Modernization Partnership (IVIMP) in partnership
with Trout Unlimited and served as a key partner on the following projects:
o Sweet Cron Irrigation Modernization Project (co-managed)
o Jimmy Little Ditch Irrigation Efficiency Project
o Sucker & Althouse Creek Irrigation Modernization Outreach
o Oxbow Ranch Irrigation Modernization Project
o Q Bar X Irrigation Modernization Project (tentative)
Managing the Cultural and Ecological Enhancement Network (CEEN)-founded Illinois
Valely Priority Noxious Weeds project starting in 2026.
Funded the Two Rivers SWCD Lower River Road Bioswale Project
Developed a Two Rivers SWCD water quality monitoring program and applied for
funding.
Designed and managed the multi-year Smith River North BAR Early Detection Rapid
Response/Native Plant Rehabilitation projects in partnership with IVWC and USFS.
Gained experience as assistant project manager on the Illinois Valley Watershed Councilmanaged Dunn Creek, Crooks Creek, and Horse Creek salmon habitat enhancement
projects
Have occasionally served as interim Executive Director for the Illinois Valley Watershed
Council.
Awarded funding from the OERC fund for two multi-year PFAS studies focused on
environmental site assessment and effective remediation techniques, specifically on
agricultural land.
Conducted a Josephine County Lamprey Engagement Survey and presented results at an
Oregon State University symposium at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in December
2025.
Started a quarterly column in the Illinois Valley News called Riverbound Notes.
Formed and led the SIA Local Monitoring Team (LMT)

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Served on the Engagement Committee for Connect Conference (2025)
Small Grant Team Contact for the OWEB Small Grant Team 06 since 2023.
Coordinator for the Local Advisory Committee (LAC) 2023-2025.
Received Remote Pilot Certificate, FAA Part 107 in 2023
Received HAZWOPER 40 certification in 2024

Through my master’s coursework at Oregon State University, I am strengthening the districts’
capacity to engage proactively in priority community issues such as abandoned cannabis site
remediation, forest resiliency, and abandoned mine land restoration.
Thank you for your consideration. It is a privilege to serve as the lead for both Josephine County
Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and I remain committed to advancing the work our
communities entrust to us.
In service to locally led conservation,
John Bellville

Please note that this does not account for co-managed SWCDs.

Docusign Envelope ID: D5C8761F-6B9D-8F90-82A8-714EB179CB5C

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Shared Use of Landline Telephone Service and Website
Between the Illinois Valley Soil and Water Conservation District and the Two Rivers Soil and Water
Conservation District
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is entered into by and between the Illinois Valley Soil and
Water Conservation District ("IVSWCD") and the Two Rivers Soil and Water Conservation District ("Two
Rivers SWCD"), each a special district organized under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 568, both
located in Josephine County, Oregon (individually, a "District," and collectively, the "Districts").
Effective Date: ________________________________

1. Purpose
The purpose of this MOU is to establish a shared-services arrangement between the Districts for a
common landline telephone line and a shared website, in order to reduce duplicative administrative
costs, streamline public contact and outreach, and support ongoing coordination between the Districts
consistent with their existing shared-staff and shared-equipment model.

2. Background
IVSWCD and Two Rivers SWCD are both soil and water conservation districts operating within Josephine
County, Oregon, and have, since July 1, 2025, coordinated staff time, equipment, and administrative
resources to improve efficiency and program delivery. This MOU formalizes the shared use of a single
landline telephone number and a single public-facing website by both Districts.

3. Shared Resources
This MOU covers the following shared resources:
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Landline telephone service, including the shared phone number, physical line, and any
associated voicemail or answering system.

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A shared public website, including domain hosting, content, and any associated email or contact
forms tied to the site.

Landline phone number: 541-592-3731
Website domain / URL: www.illinoisvalleyswcd.gov & www.tworiversswcd.gov directed to
https://ivswcd.specialdistrict.org/
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Physical location of landline (office address): 331 E Cottage Park Dr, Ste 1, Cave Junction, OR 97523

4. Roles and Responsibilities
4.1 Administration.
The Districts agree to designate one District as the primary account holder of record for the landline
service and one District (which may be the same or a different District) as the primary account holder of
record for the website hosting and domain registration, as identified below.
Primary account holder — landline: Illinois Valley SWCD
Primary account holder — website/domain: Illinois Valley SWCD
4.2 Call Handling.
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Incoming calls will be answered and routed, or messages relayed, in a manner agreed upon by
both Districts' staff.

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Voicemail greetings will identify both Districts and guide reaching the appropriate District.

4.3 Website Content.
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Each District will be responsible for providing, reviewing, and keeping current its own program
content, contact information, and public notices on the shared website.

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Neither District will alter, remove, or publish content on behalf of the other District without
coordination, except for routine administrative updates (e.g., broken links, contact updates).

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Both Districts will be clearly and separately identified on the website, including distinct contact
information for each District's programs and staff.

4.4 Recordkeeping.
Each District remains responsible for maintaining its own public records in accordance with Oregon
public records law, regardless of the shared communication channel through which those records are
received.

5. Cost Sharing
The Districts agree to share the costs of the landline service and website hosting/maintenance as
follows: 50/50

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Billing/reimbursement schedule: Quarterly or as invoiced by Illinois Valley SWCD
Either District may request an accounting of shared costs at any time. Any change to the cost-sharing
arrangement must be agreed to in writing by both Districts.

6. Term and Termination
This MOU is effective as of the Effective Date above and will remain in effect until terminated by either
District. Either District may terminate this MOU by providing written notice to the other District at least
60 days in advance of the intended termination date. Upon termination, the Districts will cooperate in
good faith to transition or separate the landline number and website in a manner that minimizes
disruption to public service, including determining which District (if either) retains the phone number
and domain.

7. No Transfer of Authority
This MOU does not create a joint powers entity, merge the Districts, or transfer any statutory authority,
budget authority, or governing board authority between the Districts. Each District retains full
independent authority over its own programs, personnel, and finances. This MOU addresses only the
shared administrative resources described above.

8. Amendments
This MOU may be amended only by mutual written agreement of both Districts, signed by authorized
representatives of each District.

9. Points of Contact
IVSWCD point of contact: John Bellville, Robert Webb
Two Rivers SWCD point of contact: John Bellville, Shannon Clark

10. Signatures
By signing below, the authorized representatives of each District acknowledge and agree to the terms of
this Memorandum of Understanding.

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Illinois Valley Soil and Water Conservation District
Signature: ______________________________
Name / Title: ______________________________
Date: ______________________________
Two Rivers Soil and Water Conservation District
Signature: ______________________________
Shannon Clark / Chair
Name / Title: ______________________________
Date: 8/21/2026
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District Manager Staff Report
August 2026
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Illinois Valley SWCD Administration
o Heather and I will be working on monthly budget projections starting in September.
o I am working with Bradley Stokes (NRCS) on galvanizing our organizational partnership.
Projects
o Waldo Road Beaver Cooperation Device Project
 A neighboring landowner, who was initially in strong support of the project work, had an
unexpected change of heart. Work on this project is indefinitely suspended until further
notice.
o North Illinois Valley SIA
 Carolyn and David are continuing to monitor water quality. Tributaries have run dry at
multiple locations.
o OSU FEWS Wildfire and Water Security Project
 Our team continues to maintain the two sondes in the field and send data to OSU.
 Project work will likely be wrapping up this fall.
o USFS EDRR/NPR
 The project is well underway with our team collecting native seeds in the Smith River
Complex burn area.
 We plan to begin growing out native plants on contract with J Herbert Stone in the next
month.
 After working on Kevin and Adam with projections, we are on course for a successful 3year project.
o Illinois Valley Priority Noxious Weeds Project
 There has been a bit of an expected lull in alyssum species and barbed goatgrass
abatement.
 Chemical treatment of Japanese Knotweed will occur soon. I am currently working up a
contract for Strauss Ecological Services.
o IV WQM 2024-6
 Bryce has finished thoroughly cleaning all WQM data. We are now going to contract out
the data entry to skilled specialists while Bryce begins preparing for more training and
grant writing.
 I am expecting the passive sampling results from USGS CERC very soon. Once received,
we will start working on another infographic to be flown in the Illinois Valley News,
Daily Courier, and Rogue Valley Times.
o Irrigation Modernization Projects
 The Sweet Cron Irrigation Modernization Project pivot systems should soon be installed
by JW Kerns. More info at the meeting.
 The Jimmy Little Ditch Flow Study is in process. Trout Unlimited, Waterways
Consulting, IVSWCD, and participating landowners met for the summer survey work on
8/6.
o Thompson Creek Woodland Conservation Tract Enhancement
 The project is now fully permitted.
 Thinning work will begin on November 1.
o PFAS Baseline Studies

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We plan to begin project design work relating to the two Oregon Environmental
Restoration Council (OERC) funded projects between 9/15 - 10/1.
OWEB Small Grant Team Region 6
o The next review team meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2026
o We are actively recruiting new members for the OWEB SGT 06 via the IVSWCD website,
Facebook, and word of mouth.
Grants
o Bryce submitted his first two SIA grants and is preparing for another flurry of SIA grant writing in
November:
 NIV SIA: Clear Creek Stormwater Management and Habitat Enhancement Design
(OWEB Technical Assistance)
 Q Bar X Ranch: Blackberry Abatement and Native Riparian Planting (OWEB Small
Grant)

Watershed Technical Specialist Work Report
August 2026
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Projects
o I had a site visit with Jody Stark on Deer Creek and identified a strong SIA grant opportunity for
Invasive species abatement, Riparian fencing, and planting.
o I attended a water flow study at the treehouses with Trout Unlimited to kick off the Jimmy Little
Ditch Irrigation Efficiency Project on 8-6-26
o The majority of my month was spent on WQM data deep cleaning, which is now finished and
ready to send to an independent contractor for compilation into the DEQ submittal form. Specialist
Grants
o I have submitted my first two grants and am preparing for another flurry of SIA grant writing in
November, starting with the Stark property:
 NIV SIA: Clear Creek Stormwater Management and Habitat Enhancement Design
(OWEB Technical Assistance)
 Q Bar X Ranch: Blackberry Abatement and Native Riparian Planting (OWEB Small
Grant)