Dean P. Moberg is running for reelection to the Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District Board, At Large Seat 2, in the Nov. 3 Oregon general election.
Moberg, who has held the seat since November 2022, according to his campaign website, is certified for the ballot in the nonpartisan race. He retired from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in March 2020 after a 35-year career working in Wisconsin, Michigan and Oregon, according to his campaign site.
He is co-author of the book "The Soils of Oregon," according to the Tualatin SWCD board page.
Candidate information
- Office sought: Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District Board, At Large Seat 2
- Election: Nov. 3, 2026, Oregon general election (nonpartisan)
- Education: Bachelor's degree in plant science, University of California, Davis; master's degree in teaching, Cornell University; doctorate in environmental science and engineering, Oregon Health & Science University
- Occupation: Owner and consultant at Gash Gold Vermilion Natural Resources Consulting LLC, according to his campaign website
Experience and public service
Moberg is seeking a second term. He said on his campaign website that he has served as the At Large Seat 2 board member on the Tualatin SWCD since November 2022. He also serves as treasurer of the district board, according to his profile on the Oregon Association of Conservation Districts website.
He serves as the West At-Large board member for the Oregon Association of Conservation Districts, according to that organization's website. He is also a board member at the Cedar Mill Farmers Market, according to the same source.
Before retiring from the USDA, Moberg said he spent 35 years as a soil conservationist. He also worked as a high school teacher and as a master conservation planner at the Tualatin SWCD, according to BallotReady.
On the issues
Conservation priorities: Moberg said on his campaign website that critical issues for the Tualatin SWCD include adapting to climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting the Tualatin River from pollution and conserving water. He also listed ensuring richly diverse pollinator and songbird habitat and maintaining the viability of family farms and forests.
Equity and community outreach: Moberg said the district should help all Washington County residents conserve resources. He said the SWCD should actively recruit people from historically underserved communities to participate in planning district programs and to consider running for the board, according to his campaign website.
Responses are based on public data and answers to a Surround Sound Media questionnaire if they were provided.
