Who We Are
The Klamath Soil and Water Conservation District is a local unit of government -- a "special district" under Oregon law. It is administered by a board of locally elected Directors who voluntarily serve staggered 4-year terms. Conservation Districts are authorized to provide technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, citizens; and county, state and federal government agencies. Conservation Districts are not regulatory or enforcement agencies; nor are they activist or environmental groups.
The Klamath SWCD Board consists of the following elected volunteers:
Joe Watkins, Chairman
Glenn Lorenz, Vice-Chairman
Earl Miller, Secretary-Treasurer
Martin Kerns
Tom Mallams
Bill Rust
Jason Hagerty
Left to right: Board Members Glenn, Martin, Bill, Jason, Tom, Earl, Joe
Your Board employs several staff members to conduct Board business, provide technical assistance, and serve as liaison between the public and US Department of Agriculture agencies charged with implementing the Farm Bill. Current staff members include:
T. J. Woodley, District Manager
Karen Smith, Office Manager
Larry Peach, Watershed Technician/Irrigation Conservation Specialist