This spring, we launched the BCD Initiative to build momentum and support for the Bend Central District's transformation into a vibrant, healthy, and resilient mixed-use neighborhood with safe connections between east and west Bend. 
 

City Club of Central Oregon has nominated four finalists for its newly minted “Conversation of the Year” award. Central Oregon LandWatch, a land use advocacy non-profit, played a key role in two of four of the nominations – for the UGB agreement that led to the Westside Transect and for the restoration of Whychus Creek.

A recent bombastic opinion column by Victor Chudowsky muddies the water on Tumalo Creek and needs correction.

Tumalo Creek provides a peaceful refuge, outdoor recreation opportunities and crystal-clear cold water to the Middle Deschutes River. Although it is known as one of Central Oregon’s iconic gems, the Bend City Council voted to build a $60+ million water project to take more water from the creek.
 

A new study, released May 10, 2017, finds that when it comes to allocating water from the Upper Deschutes River for irrigation purposes, less is more.  

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The "kid from Kansas" continues his tireless quest to preserve the local environment

As Ochoco National Forest officials prepare to finalize a decision setting up an off-highway vehicle trail system, some participants in the process consider suing and complain that a recent meeting did not allow a full discussion of their concerns

Throughout Bend’s Urban Growth Boundary planning process, LandWatch has been the leading public interest group advocating for a limited expansion to prevent urban sprawl, encourage cost-effective growth, protect wildlife habitat, and foster affordable housing.

Dewey and Schueler worked with other westside landowners to come to an agreement dubbed the “Westside Transect,” which addresses wildlife, wildfire, and transportation concerns. 

LandWatch's Outreach & Communications Coordinator wrote about the biggest local, national, and international victories of 2015 for The Source Weekly.

LandWatch's Outreach & Communications Coordinator wrote about the biggest local, national, and international victories of 2015 for The Source Weekly.

Last week, the Boundary Committee reviewed three scenarios for where and how Bend could allow new lands to be developed for employment and housing purposes.
 

 At the UGB steering committee meeting, Executive Director Paul Dewey advocated for including wildfire risk to potential UGB lands as part of the planning process

The lakes developed by KC Development Group in Tumalo destroyed wildlife habitat and were built in a rural residential area without the proper permits.

The recent sale of the Skyline Forest, the foothills of our Three Sisters Mountains, might mean its new owners will partition and develop the area.