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With just 35 days on the clock, LandWatch is coming into the 2026 legislative session focused, coordinated, and ready to advocate for what matters most in Central Oregon: communities where people can afford to live and thrive, rural lands that remain productive and protected, and wild lands that support the wildlife and outdoor pursuits that define our region.
Every year, the LandWatch team and our community navigate unexpected twists and turns, make the most of difficult situations, and celebrate significant wins for Central Oregon’s livability. Here’s a recap of our favorite scenes, stories, and accomplishments from 2025.
Farmers and ranchers deserve affordable access to the land they need to grow food for our communities. Central Oregonians deserve to know their tax dollars aren’t subsidizing luxury sprawl. And all of us deserve to know that the working landscapes that make this place special will remain for generations to come.
For “accidental activist” Liz Crandall, Central Oregon is a place where a shared love for public lands shapes a unique community
Next time you’re traveling back from Suttle Lake, marveling at the beauty in all directions, know that soon, you, your friends and family, and the wildlife that call this spectacular place home, will all be able to safely reach their destination.
Having more businesses in our neighborhoods is a natural part of healthy urbanization and would support how much of the community would like to live. So, LandWatch is partnering with Bend YIMBY to find ways to make this happen.
Oregon’s Housing Needs Analysis (OHNA) rules are literally going to shape the livable future of our community. These rules recognize that Oregon’s housing shortage is not just about the number of homes—but also about who has access to them and where they are located.
On December 4, photographer, filmmaker, and National Geographic Explorer Kiliii Yüyan will share breathtaking stories of survival, Indigenous resilience, and ecological kinship. Through images and stories spanning the globe from the Arctic to Australia, Yüyan reminds us that when we protect the more-than-human world, we are also protecting ourselves.
Important decisions that will guide Bend's growth for the next 20 years are in the works and on the horizon.
There is a lot of work ahead to continue to unlock the potential of the BCD—but we are well on our way to this part of our city becoming one of Bend’s most incredible Complete Communities. We are so excited about the transformative changes underway and for the future of this area.
