OUR HISTORY
Central Oregon LandWatch has a strong track record, grounded in a decades-long commitment to defending Oregon’s land use laws in our region.
Our region is known for its beautiful forests and deserts, springs, and rivers. It is appreciated for its fish and wildlife. We celebrate our vibrant and connected communities.
The result of our work is evident in Central Oregon’s continued livability and in the defining character of its wild lands.
Using staunch policy advocacy, legal accountability, land use planning, and community outreach, Central Oregon LandWatch has been at the forefront in defending our region’s waterways, wildlife, farms, and forests.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Since 1985, Central Oregon LandWatch has played a vital role in protecting the region’s land, water, and wildlife.
Our dedicated staff and members have:
Kept Whychus Creek Flowing
LandWatch stopped the piping of Whychus Creek and the clear-cutting of its banks.
Stopped a Timber Theft
LandWatch’s Founder Paul Dewey exposed and put a stop to one of the largest timber thefts in history in the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests.
Protected the Metolius River Basin
LandWatch led the charge to create permanent protections for the Metolius River Basin, culminating in the designation of the region as Oregon’s first Area of Critical Concern.
