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
Headlong Into Oregon’s 2026 Legislative Session
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.
Capitol Gains: Oregon’s 2025 Legislative Session Unpacked
Six months of nonstop bill tracking, analysis, advocacy, and collaboration kept the entire LandWatch team busier than ever and on our toes every step of the way. It was well worth the effort, though, and now, it’s time to take a look back at everything that transpired.
A Powerful Presence in Salem
Oregon’s 2025 legislative session is heading into its final weeks, and LandWatch is proud to report that it’s shaping up to be a good year for us in Salem.
Key Housing & Transportation Bills to Watch
Our Cities & Towns team is focused on two key priorities during Oregon’s 2025 legislative session: affordable housing and transportation.
We’ve detailed some of the key opportunities on our radar in Salem this year that will move Complete Communities forward in our cities and towns east of the Cascades.