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With your help, we defeated seven bills that would have opened up farm and forest lands for development, and supported many bills that seek to increase housing affordability and accessibility, eradicate pests that are harming Oregon nurseries, disconnect state tax code from duplicating federal tax cuts, and support development of industrial lands within UGBs.

LUBA ruled in favor of Friends of Marion County, overturning Marion County’s decision to convert 20 acres of high value farmland to residential use.

The late Governor Tom McCall was not only a trailblazer in conservation and land use and our co-founder. He was also a charismatic individual and a valued friend. Here are some of our members’ and staff’s favorite memories about, and quotes from, the man himself as we observe his upcoming birthday on March 22.

Conservation, livability, and agriculture groups celebrate reprieve for 30 farms and 1,700 acres of world-class soils near Hillsboro as the controversial SB 1586 is defeated.

In Astoria, nearly one in seven homes is vacant or seasonally occupied, yet full-time residents and workers struggle to find places to live. A new grassroots initiative led by Astoria Housing for All aims to change this.

1000 Friends of Oregon celebrates Valentine’s Day with gratitude for our supporters and appreciation for all the amazing places in our state. Members will be receiving a Valentine postcard with a crossword; puzzle answers are listed here!

Hundreds of Oregonians came together to rally in Forest Grove recently, demanding land use legislation that prioritizes well-being, affordability, and livelihoods for all Oregonians.

53 organizations from across the state have come together to urge elected leaders to uphold Oregon’s visionary land use planning program by penning a joint letter to Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Legislature as the 2026 legislative short session gets underway.

The 2026 session of the Oregon Legislature started Monday, February 2, and goes through Monday, March 9. We are tracking bills related to farmland use, urban growth boundaries, accessible housing, housing production, and more. We are particularly keeping an eye on some worrying bills that have the potential to open up exclusive farm use land to commercial activity and supersite industrial uses on some of the state’s best farmland.

Oregon’s land use planning program—if it’s honored and strengthened—helps Oregonians start businesses, get jobs, and be part of educational programs in industries both inside and outside our urban growth boundaries.