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Oregon has the unique opportunity to be a proving ground for the IBHS Wildfire Prepared Standard and whether taking these steps to reduce wildfire risk can make a meaningful difference for insurance coverage and rates for Oregonians.

The Oregon Conservation Corps funds programs that train youth to reduce wildfire risk to homes and communities, while providing paths to employment in wildfire fields, forestry, emergency management, and more.

Finding interdisciplinary solutions to complex problems is what drives Jackson Schroeder, 1000 Friends of Oregon’s 2026 Gerhardt intern. In collaboration with our Great Communities team, Jackson is studying transit-oriented development’s impacts on communities and climate.

This special Wildfire Wednesday feature by our partners at Sightline Institute highlights the risk and costs of wildfires across our state, drawing from a report published earlier this year.

Whether your spot of choice is Brookings, Newport, Seaside, or somewhere in between—and whether you’re coming for surfing, fishing, tide pooling, hiking, sightseeing, or other adventures—there’s truly nowhere like the Oregon Coast. But how and why is it so special? That's thanks in large part to the Beach Bill, signed on July 6, 1967 by Governor Tom McCall. And it's up to us to continue to steward this legacy.

As we come into the Fourth of July holiday, with its warm weather, fireworks, and backyard barbecues, we thought it would be a good idea to provide an overview of what’s expected for the rest of Oregon’s 2026 fire season.

Many incorrectly claim that Oregon’s land use system (including UGBs) prevents housing production. In reality, cities already have tens of thousands of acres of available residential land inside UGBs. The real constraint is infrastructure funding.

What do you think is the major cause of wildfires today in Oregon? The short answer is people, particularly while conducting outdoor burning. The good news is that because humans cause most wildfires, there are easy actions we can all take to reduce the chance of a wildfire starting in the first place.

In response to growing concerns and unanswered questions about the impacts of data center development, 1000 Friends of Oregon has partnered with local leaders, farmers, businesses, and other organizations to sue the City of Hillsboro. The petitioners allege that the city, along with Washington County, improperly issued key approvals needed for property tax breaks associated with 17 data center applications.

This summer, we’re highlighting leaders who are shaping Oregon’s future. Today, we are pleased to introduce board member and Legacy Circle member Ken Hayes, who is also an active influencer for discretionary grantmaking through his mother’s foundation.