It's time to define the future of Deschutes County

What do we want Deschutes County to look like in 20 years? The County is asking for your input on its draft update to the Comprehensive Plan.

Community calls on elected leaders to help Save Skyline Forest

On a brisk and beautiful morning, we delivered the Save Skyline Forest Community Letter to our elected officials.

Skyline Forest, Wildlife Habitat, WildfireCO LandWatchDecember 6, 2022Skyline Forest

FAQ: Save Skyline Forest

We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers about Skyline Forest and the community campaign to conserve it.

Skyline Forest, Wildlife Habitat, WildfireCO LandWatchOctober 27, 2022Skyline Forest

What's ahead for wildfire safety in Oregon?

Last year, Oregon legislators passed a comprehensive bill (SB 762) to address wildfire preparedness and resiliency across the state. Share what changes you want to see locally to minimize wildfire risk for Central Oregonians.

WildfireCO LandWatchSeptember 8, 2022wildland urban interface, action alert

What does wildfire safety mean to you?

Right now, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) is asking for public input on what changes people want to see locally to minimize wildfire risk.

WildfireCO LandWatchMay 25, 2022wildland urban interface, action alert

Skyline Forest: The Burning Question

Skyline Forest and Bend share a border within the wildland-urban interface (WUI) that is essential for managing wildfire risk to our communities.

Skyline Forest, Wildfire, BendCO LandWatchFebruary 28, 2022Skyline Forest, Wildfire, wildland urban interface

Living alongside wildfire

In September of 2020, we watched wildfires ignite across Oregon in one of the most devastating fire seasons on record. How can we plan for a safer future in our fire-adapted landscape?

Central Oregon LandWatch, Wild Lands, WildfireCO LandWatchSeptember 2, 2021Wildfire, fire

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