Action Center
Help Oregon Define Water Waste
Oregon’s Water Resources Department is accepting community feedback on its rulemaking scoping process until June 26th. This is a rare chance for the public to push for a clearer definition of water waste and stronger rules for how our limited water resources are managed.
Bring the Corner Store Back to Bend’s Neighborhoods
On June 22, the Bend Planning Commission and neighborhood district leaders will hold a roundtable on updates to Bend's development code to allow more small-scale commercial uses in our neighborhoods.
For more neighborhood commercial opportunities to take root across town, the city needs to hear from people like you who live and work here.
Defend the Roadless Rule to Protect Our Wild Forests
The Trump administration is moving to roll back the Roadless Rule, a safeguard that’s protected 58 million acres of public forestland since 2001.
Take action now by submitting a comment opposing the proposed rollback and telling decision-makers why roadless forests matter to you: clean water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunity, or simply knowing wild places still exist.
Support the proposed UGB in Sisters
A robust UGB process in Sisters has led to a balanced, efficient, and community-supported approach that meets growth needs while protecting the character and resources unique to the Sisters area. With three final adoption hearings coming up, it’s time for the community to give a final push of support.
Protect Iconic Farmland Outside Sisters
Property developers have asked Deschutes County to consider rezoning two beloved farm properties off Highway 20, between the sculpture of galloping horses and the city of Sisters. These applications would be in violation of three different land use goals. Learn more, and let the county know what you think.
Thank Central Oregon representatives for good bills for wildlife and wild lands
Central Oregonians, send a note of appreciation to Senator Broadman and Representatives Kropf and Levy to thank them for their leadership and their votes in support of bills that help wildlands and wild life.