LandWatch has fought for the preservation of agricultural land in Central Oregon for years, and this month we are happy to be able to tell you that we succeeded in a recent case to maintain protections for farm and ranch land in Jefferson County!
Read MoreIn addition to our other efforts in protecting forests and high desert, rivers and springs, fish and wildlife, and well-designed communities, Central Oregon LandWatch engages energetically in legislative advocacy. T
Read MorePreserving land that could be used for agriculture is at the heart of Oregon’s visionary land use laws. By containing most residential development inside cities and preserving agricultural land in the rural county, we can ensure that our urban areas are vibrant and equitable while our rural areas are preserved in trust for future generations.
Read MoreOur win closes a local loophole that was allowing more development than is typically allowed on farm and ranch land.
Read MoreAgriculture is an important part of Central Oregon’s cultural heritage and supports a resilient local food system. Farm and ranch land has remained available for family farmers in Central Oregon because of protections put in place by our statewide land use planning system.
Read MoreThe process to reevaluate agricultural lands threatens to classify them as “non-resource”, and prioritize them for development.
Read MoreLast year when Deschutes County proposed amending the code to weaken winter range protections, LandWatch's members and allies, including the friends of the Tumalo Wildlife Corridor, voiced their strong support for protection of winter range habitat and the species that depend on it.
Read MoreAfter the County received dozens of comments from the public, the Board of County Commissioners decided to follow the Planning Commission’s recommendation and will not weaken code enforcement policies
Read MoreDeschutes County is considering weakening its code to allow property owners in violation of county code to further develop their property. Now is the time to let the County know that you do not support giving this benefit to code violators!
Read MoreA 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.
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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?
The "kid from Kansas" continues his tireless quest to preserve the local environment
Read MoreWe'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.
Read MoreNow through April, when you shop at Whole Foods you can donate your bag credit to LandWatch!
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LandWatch argued against the County’s proposal at the Land Use Board of Appeals because it is a one-size-fits-all solution that may make any problem worse.
Read MorePerhaps one reason people continue to move to Oregon is because our state is still beautiful, with dedicated farmland and many public recreation areas.
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