When a data center came knocking, Christmas Valley farmers weren’t interested. Read on for the backstory on a significant win for Christmas Valley and Lake County, and an update on an ongoing challenge to preserve agricultural land in Jefferson County.
It’s full steam ahead in 2025, but we’re excited to share a look back at key successes from last year with our 2024 Impact Report!
Have a burning land use question, want a general update on what LandWatch is up to, or just think we are cool and want to hang? Drop by anytime from 8:30 to 10 am to chat with LandWatch staff members.
Coffee provided. No need to RSVP. Feel free to bring a friend!
At this talk hosted by the High Desert Museum, you can learn about a collaborative effort to build wildlife passage structures on Highway 20 from staff at Central Oregon LandWatch, Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Oregon State University-Cascades.
Bandit Springs Sno-Park provides access to the most diverse network of cross-country ski and snowshoe trails on the Ochoco National Forest. With trail ratings ranging from easy to most Difficult, skiers of any skill level will have options here.
Keep The Haystack in mind for a sunny, mild winter day. This 20-mile gravel bike ride, described in detail on the Dirty Freehub website, travels from Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint, up to Haystack Reservoir, and down through the Crooked River National Grasslands.
