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.
Wildlife Crossings As Empathy in Concrete Form
With “The Crossing,” filmmaker Veronica Wood takes a cinematic look at the impact of roads in our communities and nature. Find out how you can get your name in the credits, and catch the debut on October 24, as part of the Livable Future Forum.
That’s a Wrap!
This summer, to help mark our 40th anniversary, we headed out to explore three places that Central Oregon LandWatch has played an integral role in preserving and shaping.
Our Summer Stars
Central Oregon LandWatch is delighted to have two thoughtful students supporting our regional livability efforts this summer. Here’s your chance to get to know Rita Powers and Grant Strother and their reasons for being here, in their own words.
Guardians of Life
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.
Strengthening Our Legal Readiness
With strong community support, LandWatch and Advocates for the West team up to defend Central Oregon’s waters, wildlife, and public lands.
Win a Winter Stay in Sisters
Could you use a quiet escape? Well, good news …
Central Oregon LandWatch has teamed up with Left Coast Lodge, a small historic lodge n the heart of Sisters, Oregon, to offer one lucky winner a two-night stay. See post to see how to enter!
6 Tips for Fully Immersing Yourself in the Central Oregon Springtime
A practical guide to appreciating seasonal changes, deepening your local natural history knowledge, and relishing the longer daylight hours.
6 Tips for Spring Cleaning and Setting Yourself Up for a Delightful Summer
Tidying your space is a well-known spring tradition. But what about taking a step back from that and addressing your mental space before diving into a physical clean-up project? In this practical guide to making the most of spring in Central Oregon, we’ll spur you to do the spring cleaning you want to do.
3 places in Central Oregon to practice gratitude
Central Oregon’s unique spirit captivates the hearts and minds of those who know it well. From Cascade peaks to high desert horizons, there’s a lot to appreciate and explore!
Announcing: A New Challenge
Exciting news: we have a Winter Challenge Match underway, with three generous entities matching funds so that gifts from our community have twice the impact! Read on for the logistics and answers to questions you might have.
50 years of Community Engagement
The very first goal of Oregon’s Land Use Planning Program, Goal 1: Citizen Involvement, established broad rights for public participation in land use decisions. This requirement for public involvement sets Oregon apart from other states.
Celebrating an Abundant Oregon
In 1973, Oregon voters passed Senate Bill 100, creating our revolutionary land use planning system. For 50 years, it has defined our landscapes and communities – bringing us an Abundant Oregon.
A Challenge Match thanks to TallTreeTrust
We want to express our deepest gratitude to TallTreeTrust for their outstanding generosity in supporting our $50k for 50 Years Challenge Match.
A Joint Letter to Deschutes County
12 organizations submitted a joint letter on the ongoing Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan update. We’re asking Deschutes County to do better to protect our land, water, and wildlife.
Shout out to our Earth Day Partners!
Three amazing local businesses are supporting LandWatch in recognition of Earth Month. Thank you Dudley’s bookshop, Stirling Sustainability, and Paulina Springs Bookshop!
Sign up for a "Meeting in a Box" with Deschutes County!
Weigh in to help guide Deschutes County over the next 20 years.
Winter Newsletter 2022
Take a look at our winter newsletter for updates on the Crooked River, wildlife habitat across Deschutes County, and what makes up a “Complete Community” here in Central Oregon.