The Horizon
The latest updates on our work defending rural lands, creating livable cities and towns and preserving wild lands and water throughout Central Oregon
Connection to the Land: From the Arctic to the Deschutes
Join us for an evening of adventure, where Dr. Len Necefer will share some of his latest films at the Livable Future Forum on October 15. Climber and climate advocate Graham Zimmerman will also share his unique perspective of climate and land use topics, while guiding us through proceedings.
Act Local Challenge!
There are many ways to contribute to your community as an individual, with a group, or through local government. There are larger commitments, as well as simple actions, formal and informal, and all of it adds up to a more Complete Communities in this place we call home. So, how might you act locally? We’ve compiled a list of ideas!
Act Local for Climate and Community
Rapid growth presents us with a challenge and an opportunity: to grow well and with intention so that our communities are more vibrant, affordable, inclusive, and climate-resilient. So let’s take a look at what we can do to act locally for our climate and community.
Making Complete Communities Happen in Bend
Here are some exciting updates about how we’re helping make Complete Communities happen in our community, right now.
One final push for Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities!
What if Oregon’s future housing and transportation projects were centered around justice, access, and climate action? They can be, with your help.
Here's the latest on forests, farmland, and climate
What's happening behind the scenes? This week, we've got a series of on-the-ground updates for Central Oregon.
How big trees can help fight climate change
If left to age, the mature, large trees in Oregon’s eastern forests can play a big role in combating climate change. In a study on national forest land in Oregon’s forests east of the Cascade Range, large-diameter trees accounted for only 3% of trees but stored 42% of the total above-ground carbon.
Let’s tackle climate change in Central Oregon. Yes, really!
Right now, Oregon is undergoing a once-in-a-lifetime process that has the power to transform our communities and tackle climate change head-on.
The Impact of Climate Change on Wildlife Habitat
Take a look at a few ways to get involved in your community and environment! All of these events are free and open to the public. Take some time to learn about your local environment and what we can all do to create a livable future in Central Oregon. We hope to see you out there!
Guest column: The truth matters on Tumalo Creek
A recent bombastic opinion column by Victor Chudowsky muddies the water on Tumalo Creek and needs correction.
The UGB's Role in Reducing Reliance on the Automobile
The integration of land use and transportation systems can have a big impact on how far people have to drive every day, and whether or not they use alternative forms of transportation.
Low Snowpack means Oregon might not be Insurable for Wildfire
This year's frightfully warm winter, as predicted by climate change models, means there will be less snowpack to buffer forest fires during fire season. The repercussions might include losing wildfire insurance for the state.