Herb Winters

Herb Winters is the District Manager for Gilliam County Soil and Water Conservation District. Born and raised in the Lower John Day Basin, he has worked for conservation districts there since 2008, joining Gilliam SWCD in 2017. He works with farmers, ranchers, and conservation partners to improve streams and rangelands while supporting the agricultural livelihoods that depend on them. His recent work includes wildfire recovery, virtual fencing, and stream restoration to help the landscape better withstand drought and fire. Herb brings a local perspective to the challenges facing rural communities and the practical role conservation districts play in helping landowners get work done. Outside of work, he enjoys hunting and fishing in the country that first sparked his interest in conservation.