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
3 places in Central Oregon to practice gratitude
Central Oregon’s unique spirit captivates the hearts and minds of those who know it well. From Cascade peaks to high desert horizons, there’s a lot to appreciate and explore!
County Commissioners reverse decision to limit destination resorts
On August 9, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) reversed their approval of LandWatch’s proposed amendments to the county code that would have limited new, luxury destination resorts in Deschutes County.
Time to limit large-scale, luxury development on rural land
Will you support our application to limit large-scale, luxury resort development in Deschutes County?
We’re going to the Land Use Board of Appeals over Thornburgh Resort
On May 8, Central Oregon LandWatch filed a notice of intent to appeal Deschutes County’s Approval of the Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Plan for Thornburgh Resort.
Time to rein in large-scale, luxury resort development
It’s time to reign in large-scale, luxury resort development in Deschutes County. We’re asking the County to limit new proposed resort development in line with Oregon state law. Will you support our application?
County Commissioners hold hearing over Thornburgh Resort proposal
On February 1, the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners will review the latest development application from Thornburgh Resort.
Thornburgh Resort Proposal Under Review
Comment period open through November 7 on the latest development application from Thornburgh Resort.
Thornburgh Resort proposal under review
On October 24, a Deschutes County Hearings Officer will review the latest development application from Thornburgh Resort.
Cline Buttes: What does this mean for the controversial resort development?
Last week, a private developer withdrew an application to purchase 400 acres of state-owned land at Cline Buttes near Redmond, Oregon. What does this mean for the controversial resort development?
Press Release: A win for public land at Cline Buttes
On July 29, a private developer withdrew an application to purchase 400 acres of state-owned land at Cline Buttes near Redmond, Oregon. After months of widespread opposition to the proposed public land sale, this withdrawal is a resounding win for Central Oregon communities.