Updates
New Ally in Fight to Save Ochoco Wildlife
The Oregon Hunters Association filed suit in federal district court to oppose the Forest Service's plan to build a 137-mile off-road vehicle trail system through the heart of elk and deer habitat in the Ochocos.
Central Oregon LandWatch Files Comprehensive Challenge to Defend the Ochoco Mountains
Today, Central Oregon LandWatch filed a detailed challenge to a Forest Service decision to carve up the Ochoco National Forest by creating a 137-miles off-road vehicle (ORV) route system.
Only in hindsight does the protection of a place seem obvious
A vast majority of LandWatch's work centers around Oregon's state wide land use planning system, but the importance of preserving public lands on a national level is not lost on us.
Speak up for rural quality of life at Deschutes County Meetings
Ever wonder why it's so easy to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city to explore the peaceful mountains, high desert, and farm and range land around Central Oregon?
Source Spotlight: Paul Dewey
The "kid from Kansas" continues his tireless quest to preserve the local environment
Student Mixer on Wednesday, February 15th
We're hosting a Student Mixer for OSU Cascades students, COCC students, and other young professionals to learn more about our work to protect farm and forest land, wildlife habitat, recreation areas and keep quality urban areas from inappropriate development.
Bring your bags to Whole Foods to help LandWatch
Now through April, when you shop at Whole Foods you can donate your bag credit to LandWatch!
Ochoco OHV meeting draws complaints
As Ochoco National Forest officials prepare to finalize a decision setting up an off-highway vehicle trail system, some participants in the process consider suing and complain that a recent meeting did not allow a full discussion of their concerns
LandWatch Protects a Critical 614-acre Wildlife Corridor
Central Oregon LandWatch succeeded in getting the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals to reject Deschutes County’s approval of an expansion of the Caldera Destination Resort near Sunriver. The County now has to reconsider.
Fight for the Ochocos: Objections arise as new trail system is proposed
Since this article was published, LandWatch submitted an official objection to the Ochoco Summit Trail System proposal.
Summer 2016 Hike Series: Alder Springs
Walk down into the scenic lower Whychus Creek Canyon to Alder Springs and then on to the confluence of the creek with the thundering Deschutes River below a towering wedge of rimrock on this premier Central Oregon hike.
Summer 2016 Hike Series: Lookout Mountain
This will be a beautiful hike with scenic views of Big Summit Prairie and stunning views of the Cascades.
Learn more about Peck's milkvetch - Tumalo's rare plant species
The population on the Bull Flat wildlife area is important not only because it is rare but also because it has been extensively studied over several decades.
The Disappearing West
A new report shows the extreme rate at which we are losing natural areas to development in the American West.