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All the latest updates on our work defending rural lands, creating livable cities and towns and preserving wild lands and water throughout Central Oregon

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Meet Ryder, Our Newest Photo Partner

Ryder Redfield is a Central Oregon original. Born and between among the mountains, rivers, and wide-open skies, he carries the spirit of this place in everything he does.

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Hurray for Zoe!

Before LandWatch’s summer legal intern Zoe Morton headed back to Lewis & Clark Law School, we had one more assignment for her: reflect back on her time with us and answer a few curveball questions. 

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Much Ado About Farm Stands

Recently, we saw a fiery online debate about farm stands, agritourism, and DLCD Farm Stand rulemaking process. If you witnessed or participated in the recent dialogue but had a nagging feeling that you weren’t being told the whole story, this blog post is for you.

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What We Lose Without the Roadless Rule

The Trump administration has announced its plans to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Check out our primer to come up to speed on the importance of the Roadless Rule, learn what can be expected next, and find out how you can plug in to defend public lands in Central Oregon and beyond from this new threat.

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Celebrating Juneteenth in Central Oregon

Celebrate Juneteenth by screening Farming While Black for free on June 19 or attending the Juneteenth Celebration at Open Space Event Studios in the Bend Central District on June 20.

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Rooted in Action

LandWatch members are leaning into local advocacy during uncertain times. Our community continues to show that local action is a steadying force—and a source of hope.

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Controlled burns reduce wildfire risk, but they require trained staff and funding − this could be a rough year

The combined effects of a warmer and drier climate, more people living in fire-prone areas and vegetation and debris built up over years of fire suppression are leading to more severe fires that spread faster and put people, wild lands and economies at risk. Prescribed burns are a solution, but the U.S. Forest Service need the staffing, data and research to carry them out.

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