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Coastal & Natural Areas

Oregon is known worldwide for our spectacular coastline, public beaches, and diverse natural resources.

1000 Friends of Oregon has worked to protect these resources from poor land use planning and inappropriate development, from the Coast, to Smith Rock, to Steens Mountain, to Portland stream protection.

In response to the passage of Senate Bill 100 in 1973, the newly created Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) adopted 19 statewide planning goals to help the state plan for Oregon's future. Our natural resources are primarily governed by Goal 5 (Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas and Natural Resources), and Goal 6 (Air, Water and Land Resources Quality). Oregon’s Coast is governed by Goal 16 (Estuarine Resources), Goal 17 (Coastal Shorelands), Goal 18 (Beaches and Dunes) and Goal 19 (Ocean Resources).

1000 Friends is currently working on the multi-year Oregon Coastal Futures Project, a collaborative effort to help plan for the future of one of Oregon's great treasures.

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