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Sam Sweeney: An Oregon Story

Meet Sam Sweeney, longtime member of 1000 Friends of Oregon and a member of our Farmer Advisory Committee. Along with his son Tom, daughter-in-law Pieper, and grandson Austin, he runs Country Heritage Farms near Dayton. Together, the Sweeneys grow a wide variety of the crops the Willamette Valley is known for,

Congratulations to Southern Oregon’s 2018 LULI Fellows!

This past December, 19 emerging land use leaders from communities across Southern Oregon joined the ranks of the more than 100 other Fellows who have graduated from our Land Use Leadership Initiative (LULI) since 2012. Congratulations to everyone involved!

A Fond Farewell, and a Warm Welcome

1000 Friends of Oregon today announces that Madeline Kovacs, 1000 Friends of Oregon's Portland for Everyone Program Coordinator, will be leaving to take on the job as Sightline Institute's newest Fellow, working on state-level abundant-housing efforts in Oregon and Washington.

For the Deumling Family, Land Use Is a Way of Life

As an Oregonian, I am so grateful for this time of year, when we wrap ourselves in scarves and sweaters, and gather around the hearth with loved ones. With the last leaves fallen, and the first snows laying thick across the Cascades, I am reminded once again of the incredible beauty and bounty of our beloved

Meet Wendy Mitchell, our new Development Director

While many people may say they were inspired by Vin Scully, the beloved sportscaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, not many can claim he gifted them with the opportunity for a lifelong career. Not many, but Wendy Mitchell can.

A win for Goal 1 & public participation in Hood River County

Our affiliate Hood River Valley Residents Committee (HRVRC) won an important case at the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) on October 15, 2018. HRVRC had appealed a local permit decision that was made without a hearing.

In Malheur County, a win-win-win for farmers, economy, & environment?

At 1000 Friends of Oregon, we know that agriculture is critical to our future and that farmland is protected for good reason: farmers are pillars of our economy. That is especially true in Malheur County, where agriculture, coupled with other natural resource work like forestry, fishing, and hunting supply over

Farewell from Hilliary

I remember it like it was yesterday, though it was 9 years ago. I pulled my car off to the side of Highway 101 where there was a small place to park and a trail leading through the trees, for a quick break on a road trip across the Pacific Northwest. I hiked on a small trail that zig zagged down the hill through

LULI comes to Southern Oregon

Since 2012, 1000 Friends' Land Use Leadership Initiative (LULI) has equipped advocates and activists with the tools they need to knowledgably engage with issues in their communities. Dozens of alumni have graduated from six cohorts in the Metro area around Portland. Thanks to the generosity of multiple

Metro UGB expansion proposals miss the mark

It’s been in the news, and it’s been on our minds: Metro is considering expanding the urban growth boundary for four cities in the region. Beaverton, Hillsboro, King City, and Wilsonville have submitted proposals to expand their urban growth boundaries for added housing. This week, the Metro Council

Measure 105: Wrong for Land Use, Wrong for Oregon

As Americans, we begin September with Labor Day, in celebration of all working people in our great nation. Especially in Oregon, the hard-working traditions of ranching, agriculture, and forestry are still very much a part of our identity and our economy. Oregon’s prosperity is dependent on the labor

Testimony on Metro UGB expansion proposals

September 17, 2018 Metro Council President Hughes Metro Council 600 NE Grand Ave Portland, OR 97232 Re: 2018 Growth Management Decision: Chief Operating Office Recommendation Dear President Hughes and Council Members:

What's New?

YES on HB 2001, & more

The 2019 Oregon Legislative Session has begun. Read up on our biggest priorities, and go here to support HB 2001!

An Oregon Valentine

Thank you to our 2019 donors so far, and to everyone who supported us throughout 2018—Oregon's land use system is stronger because of you!

Land Use Leaders Wanted!

Love Oregon? So do we! And we're training the next generation of land use leaders this spring!

Apply today to be part of our 2019 our LULI program.

Wildfire Report Online

Our newest report (created by 2018 Gerhardt Intern Ashlee Fox) offers detailed policy recommendations to keep Oregon safe.

Click here for the full report.

A Livable, Lovable State

Since 1974, 1000 Friends of Oregon has worked with Oregonians to enhance our quality of life by building livable urban and rural communities, protecting family farms and forests, and conserving natural areas.

Every year, we deepen our impact through programs, partnerships, and public involvement from Oregonians like you.

Your support makes a difference for Oregon.

Circuit Rider

Our Circuit Rider program brings professional land use advocacy and legal assistance to towns and cities outside the Portland region, including rural and underserved communities. Our Circuit Riders work to protect working lands and prevent misuse and sprawl throughout Oregon.

Portland for Everyone

Our Portland for Everyone program encourages city decision-makers to enact policies that allow abundant, diverse, and affordable housing options throughout the Portland. By diversifying housing types to include ADU's, duplexes, triplexes, and internal conversions of existing single-family homes, we can prevent sprawl and create more choices for Portlanders now and for the next generation.