he Deschutes River is many things: it's home to fish and wildlife, it drives our economy, it's the source of water for agriculture, it's a place for recreation..

We see deer in Bend because we've built in their natural habitat, not because there is an abundance of them. Their numbers are in decline. 

nce considered a model for river health, today the Deschutes is in trouble. Learn more about our work to restore the Deschutes here.

Choose one of two opportunities to learn how the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) will impact your quality of life.
 

This article from The Bulletin includes a table with all of the property owners who might be included in an urban growth boundary expansion.

It’s time for OSU and Bend to grow up together. 

Last week, the Boundary Committee reviewed three scenarios for where and how Bend could allow new lands to be developed for employment and housing purposes.
 

Eben Fodor to speak on May 13, 2015

 At the UGB steering committee meeting, Executive Director Paul Dewey advocated for including wildfire risk to potential UGB lands as part of the planning process