Staff

We help local landowners, cooperators and the public in the wise development and use of our natural resources.

We work to conserve, enhance, and protect water, soil, forest and range, fish and wildlife resources and more in Oregon's Jefferson County.

Meet Our Staff

Kate Haarberg

SWCD: District Manager

Adam Haarberg

SWCD: Trout Creek Program Manager

Ellen Hammond

SWCD: Conservation Specialist

Ryan Brunner

Position: Weed Program Coordinator

I’m extremely grateful to be your new Jefferson County weed coordinator and working with the SWCD. I grew up in Jefferson County in the Ag community…

Amber Herman

Position: Conservation Planner

Amber joined the SWCD in 2024 and is working closely with NRCS staff. She helps private landowners plan, implement and monitor conservation projects…

Ally Steinmetz

Middle Deschutes Watershed Council: Coordinator

Lars Santana

Natural Resource Conservation Service: District Conservationist

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