A new chapter at 1000 Friends
After nearly 40 years leading nonprofit environmental and conservation efforts, including the last four years at the helm of 1000 Friends of Oregon, our Executive Director Russ Hoeflich will be retiring July 1, 2021.
Honoring Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The month of May is recognized as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. AAPI Heritage Month marks a time to acknowledge the accomplishments and contributions of our AAPI communities to the United States and beyond.
2021 mid-session update
It’s been only three months since Oregon’s 2021 Legislative Session began, and we’ve had our work cut out for us. Here are a few of our accomplishments so far.
Our 4-Year Strategic Plan
These destination points represent 1000 Friends' commitment to Oregon.
The ladies of land use planning
Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month in Oregon.
The importance of land use in Black history
Our Community Engagement Manager, Nicole Johnson, reflects on how land use planning intersects with her lived experiences and Black history.
Our 2021 Legislative Session Bill Positions
A list of the 2021 legislative session bills we support, along with their categories, plus a short list of bills we have concerns about and will be monitoring.
We love you, Friends!
In celebration of Valentine's Day and Oregon's Birthday, here's our brand-new, hot-off-the-digital-presses 2020-2021 Donor Recognition Report.
Lane County violated zoning protections for big game habitat for three decades
Lane County must implement protections for big game habitat by preventing sprawl and limiting the density of dwellings in the F-2 forest zone, according to the Land Use Board of Appeals ruling on January 21, 2021.
Public transit impacts land use
1000 Friends of Oregon has a long history of advocacy and fighting for good land use in our transportation system.