What role will Oregon's farm, ranch, and forest lands will play in the state's response to climate change?
1000 Friends' Working Lands Program Director Greg Holmes has been appointed to the Oregon Global Warming Commission's (OGWC) Natural and Working Lands Advisory Committee to help advise the OGWC as it determines the role that Oregon's farm, ranch, and forest lands will play in the state's response to climate change.
In Memory of Bob Stacey
Robert E. Stacey — or Bob as most called him — was a gift for Oregon.
Press Release | 1000 Friends and Thrive Hood River win precedent-setting legal battle for housing affordability
The win represents a big answer to the housing crisis in rural areas and small communities.
TAKE ACTION: Help strengthen Oregon's plans to prepare for and prevent wildfires
The Department of Land Conservation & Development (DLCD) has issued its draft recommendations on how the land use planning system can contribute to making Oregon communities more wildfire resilient and prepared, and they want to hear from you.
Court of Appeals rules against short-term rentals on Clackamas County farm and forest land
The Oregon Court of Appeals recently ruled that short-term rentals are not allowed on farm or forest land without a permit. This is a big win for 1000 Friends and a big win for farmers.
Oregon has new land use rules that create better communities and help combat climate change
At its July 21, 2022 meeting, the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC ) adopted its “Climate Friendly & Equitable Communities” rules. These rules are designed to reduce GHG emissions from transportation while creating more equitable communities by planning for diverse and affordable housing and transportation choices.
1000 Friends Signs on to River Democracy Act Letter
Oregon is home to over 110,000 miles of rivers and streams. Across the state, only 2,173 miles of rivers and streams are currently designated as Wild and Scenic, but, thanks to Senator Wyden and Merkley’s River Democracy Act of 2021, an additional 4,700 miles of streams and rivers may soon be protected.
Ruling in Josephine County protects 90 acres of forestland from development
In a win for 1000 Friends of Oregon and Rogue Advocates, the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) ruled against Josephine County’s request to turn about 90 acres of forestland into a residential subdivision.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a big deal for Oregon’s transportation future
While it feels like far longer than just a few months ago when President Biden signed the Federal Infrastructure Bill — also called the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 — it was the largest single investment in infrastructure in over 40 years, including the largest ever allocations for transit funding, and for bridge maintenance and repair.
Press Release | Farm protection, conservation groups celebrate Appeals Board ruling that protects high-value farmland, clean water, and salmon habitat in the Lower Columbia
Land Use Board of Appeals overturned Columbia County’s effort to rezone 837 acres of high-value farmland in the midst of prime salmon habitat. The decision affirms community sentiment from farmers, business owners, and people that live along the rail lines to the site.