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
The Deschutes River Basin needs YOU to submit comments
On Tuesday, Tod Heisler spoke with an impassioned crowd of more than 80 river advocates who attended our event, Last Chance for the Deschutes, at Worthy Brewing. He reflected on the dire state of the river and discussed real solutions that have been omitted from the irrigation district's proposed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP).
What's Shaping the Bend Central District
As people continue to move here, the Bend Central District is our best hope for Central Oregon to grow into a place we want to keep calling home.
Announcing our initiative to encourage mixed-use development in Bend’s Central District
We are following up on our successful in the Bend Urban Growth Boundary planning process by advocating for the “BCD Initiative” to implement a key component of that Plan. The BCD Initiative will be featured at City Club of Central Oregon’s forum, “Bend’s Central District: What Will Future Urban Density Look Like in the Center of Our City?” on Thursday, August 17th, 2017.
New Job Posting: Event Coordinator (Temporary)
We are looking for a successful and enthusiastic event planner with excellent interpersonal skills to produce community awareness of our BCD Initiative and build support for Central Oregon LandWatch’s mission.
Speak up for rural quality of life at Deschutes County Meetings
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?
Student Mixer on Wednesday, February 15th
We'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.
Event: The Housing Game: can we make housing affordable #inBend?
Put on your planning hat and join Central Oregon LandWatch and Stemach Design + Architecture for a free interactive event where you'll discover what's required to create market rate affordable housing in Bend!
You're Invited to the RedTail Banquet
Enjoy a sunset dinner, drinks, and a raffle to benefit Central Oregon's forests and high desert, rivers and springs, wildlife habitat, and well-designed communities.
Shaping Our City II: A Closer Look at Bend's UGB Proposal
On August 9th and August 17th we will be giving an update on Bend's UGB proposal.
Event: Speak up for the Deschutes River!
Hosted by the Bend Youth Brigade Paddle Team, this event is for people - especially young people - who love to kayak, SUP, raft, or float on the river and want to do their part to help its recovery.
Summer 2016 Hike Series: Lookout Mountain
This will be a beautiful hike with scenic views of Big Summit Prairie and stunning views of the Cascades.
Summer 2016 Hike Series: Big Tree and Dead Slough Hike
Sign up to hike with us Sunday, June 12th, 2016.
Sign the Petition to Protect Deer & Elk Habitat
We see deer in Bend because we've built in their natural habitat, not because there is an abundance of them. Their numbers are in decline.
Shaping Our City: Bend's UGB and Your
Choose one of two opportunities to learn how the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) will impact your quality of life.