The Horizon
All the latest updates on our work defending rural lands, creating livable cities and towns and preserving wild lands and water throughout Central Oregon
State reaffirms preservation of 710 acres of farmland in Lower Bridge Valley
On January 24, the Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed LandWatch’s and co-petitioners’ win at the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) concerning Deschutes County’s attempt to rezone 710 acres of farmland for sprawling luxury development.
710 acres of agricultural land saved from sprawling development
Oregon’s Land Use Board of Appeals ruled in favor of LandWatch’s appeal of Deschutes County’s controversial decision to approve a developer’s application to rezone 710 acres of agricultural land in Lower Bridge Valley.
Press Release: LandWatch appeals controversial rezone of 710 acres of farmland
On January 4, Central Oregon LandWatch filed a Notice of Intent to Appeal the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners’ (BOCC) decision to remove agricultural land protections on 710 acres near Terrebonne.
Here's the latest on forests, farmland, and climate
What's happening behind the scenes? This week, we've got a series of on-the-ground updates for Central Oregon.