Webinars

NRCS-Oregon is now accepting applications for various conservation programs including ACEP-ALE! Applications for this batching period are due by November 13th, 2026, 5PM PST. Please visit the NRCS-Oregon ACEP-ALE webpage for the application materials – see the FY27 Parcel Application Packet specifically. Are you curious about what a competitive project looks like? Looking for application tips and tricks? COLT can help! This […]

Join COLT and the Oregon Conservation Partnership on April 1 at 10 a.m. pacific time to learn about the Windward Fund’s Conservation Capacity Project, which is providing FREE rapid‑response and capacity‑building support for Tribes and U.S. conservation leaders and their organizations in this uncertain time.  The Conservation Capacity Project provides free access to experts in crisis planning, HR, […]

OACD, NOWC and COLT will provide an update on the happenings of the 2026 short session Contact information for Joint Ways & Means Subcommittee Chairs: Sen. Courtney Neron Misslin Sen.CourtneyNeronMisslin@oregonlegislature.gov Rep. Emerson Levy Rep.EmersonLevy@oregonlegislature.gov

At this webinar, staff from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board and Oregon Department of Agriculture will discuss the upcoming capacity grant engagement and rulemaking process. The presentation will have opportunities for participant questions, and include background on capacity grants, why the agencies are looking to initiate rulemaking, the planned schedule, opportunities to engage in the […]

The PFA Grants Program is launching its 2025 Fall Solicitation on November 14 with applications closing January 9. This year’s cycle includes several key updates based on applicant feedback, including a more streamlined application process, earlier project start options to align with in-water work periods, reduced reporting requirements, and new policies allowing insurance costs to […]

Register today for an upcoming webinar with the Oregon Association of Conservation Districts (OACD), the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts (COLT), and the Network of Oregon Watershed Councils (NOWC) to hear about everything that happened this session: what conservation programs were funded, which bills passed, and the outlook for 2026. To view the recording use […]

Register today for our webinar on June 30th from 11am-12pm.  Join COLT and guest speaker Nicole Maness, OWEB’s Environmental Restoration Program Manager, to learn more about the Environmental Restoration Fund and Council.  Nicole will cover the background and purpose of the Fund, the work of the Council in 2025, and how the conservation community can stay […]

In this webinar, Benjamin Filippo of The Climate Source, will reflect on this experience to provide ORCP network organizations with best practices on how to approach grants, including:  – Fit for organization  – Capacity alignment  – Rubric  – Collaborators  – Budget  – Current priority alignment  – Concise language  Following a presentation, there will be a […]

 Judy Charles of Assured Partners will give an overview of the types of insurance that watershed councils should have to ensure we are protected from liability, that our volunteers and board member members have adequate coverage, and more.  We will also be joined by OWEB Deputy Director Stephanie Page to answer questions regarding OWEB-specific insurance […]

Join us for an engaging webinar to explore the newly launched Oregon Conservation Grant Hub, a web-based tool designed to streamline grant identification and foster collaboration for conservation efforts. Whether seeking funding for soil health initiatives, private grants, strategic planning, or partnership building, this hub provides the resources to support your goals. Your participation helps […]