Oregon Incentive Programs

The state of Oregon offers a variety of incentive programs for landowners interested in conservation. The strengths and challenges of the programs are identified in this section in terms of the ten criteria established by Defenders of Wildlife for an effective incentive program. Several key conservation programs in the state are also highlighted and assessed using the effectiveness criteria.

Oregon Program Strengths

Oregon offers over twenty different state and regional incentive programs as well as a number of federal and private programs. Read more.

Oregon Program Challenges

While there are many strengths to the incentive programs offered in Oregon, several challenges exist that inhibit their effectiveness. Read more.

Key Programs in Oregon

Several incentive programs stand out as a result of effective partnerships formed between agencies, strategic approaches to conservation, and adequate funding. These programs are described along with a table comparing them to the ten criteria for an effective program. Read about these programs.