Wildfire is a natural part of our ecosystem—although human-caused climate change, sprawl, and excessive fire suppression have increased its impacts. We can’t afford to ignore these realities—as, frankly, many did when they responded to the fear-mongering campaign that successfully demanded that the legislature repeal Oregon’s wildfire hazard map. The good news is that there are actions we can and should take to live safely with wildfire. A better, safer, and more sustainable future is possible, but it calls for joining hands and working together.

Join 1000 Friends of Oregon in inner southeast Portland on Friday, May 8 from 3-5 PM for a Together for an Affordable Portland (TAP) print party. Bring your own teal/blue/green shirts; we’ll provide the ink and the TAP stamp!

Our land use conservation and development system has helped us avoid some of the most devastating impacts of wildfires (so far). But developers, private property interests, and corporations are increasingly pushing for the expansion of urban growth boundaries and allowing more commercial uses, tourist destinations, second homes, and subdivisions in the wildland-urban interface and other at-risk areas.

Learn what happens when communities come together, share stories, and organize. Spoiler: They envision and enact policies that create more livable communities for everyone!

Land ownership and land use policies and processes have historically propagated and exacerbated inequalities around the nation, and in Oregon. 1000 Friends works to reverse discriminatory practices, policies, and impacts on people.

1000 Friends of Oregon works with Oregonians to enhance quality of life by building livable urban and rural communities, protecting family farms and forests, and conserving natural areas.