The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board is a state agency that provides grants to help Oregonians take care of local streams, rivers, wetlands, and natural areas. Their mission is to help protect and restore healthy watersheds and natural habitats that support thriving communities and strong economies.
The CREP Technical Assistance (TA) Grants, provided by OWEB, support the local implementation of the CREP program. These competitive, statewide grants aim to cover costs associated with staffing, travel, training, outreach, and planning for the program. The grant focuses on facilitating the process for landowners to volunteer in conservation efforts, which includes receiving annual rental payments and cost-share incentives for installing conservation measures to protect and enhance local ecosystems.