The public continues to voice its worry over water use in the high desert. A destination resort authorized for a water use rate of up to 6 million gallons a day continues to generate widespread concern.

The appeals continue over a proposed destination resort at Cline Buttes near Redmond. Unfortunately, despite the outpouring of public concern in the remand hearing, a hearings officer approved the resort's current development application in October.

If you visited a produce stand in Central Oregon this past summer, you likely came across local vegetables, herbs, and seeds grown every year in Jefferson County.

LUBA decides in favor of LandWatch’s challenge to an urban growth boundary expansion. As Jefferson County is home to the most productive agricultural land in Central Oregon, LandWatch was concerned that the UGB expansion would permanently convert prime farmland away from agricultural use without any need to expand the UGB.

Take action today! Healthy habitats are homes for wildlife. As Deschutes County grows, a growing population, increased recreation activity, and development are putting wildlife under pressure.

No more excuses. It’s time for the County to require Thornburgh Resort to make good on its promises to mitigate for its effects on fish and wildlife.

If you’re a Central Oregonian, chances are you are well-acquainted with Skyline Forest. But did you know that it’s not federally protected public land?

On Friday, June 18, the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals issued a remand of Deschutes County’s previous decision to approve industrial development near Deschutes Junction.

LandWatch is stepping up to challenge the conversion of over 60 acres of prime farmland in Jefferson County

For years, there has been an ongoing debate over a proposal to rezone certain rural areas across Central Oregon. The proposal would allow for removing land protections for forest and farm use and permit sprawling development across the County.

Industrial use doesn’t belong on farmland. LandWatch is challenging Deschutes County's decision to convert farmland into industrial use.