The Bull Run Water Filtration Plant is a multi-billion-dollar endeavor that is raising water rates by at least 8% annually, while also imposing outsized impacts on world-class farmland and unincorporated communities east of Portland. We have a different vision: One where we can all win. Let’s TAP into the power of community as we push for affordability, accountability, and alternatives for water treatment that work.

With your help, we defeated seven bills that would have opened up farm and forest lands for development, and supported 12 bills which 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.

“We’re grateful to 1000 Friends for helping Friends of Marion County protect our farmland and ensure the next generation of Oregon farmers can have a bright future here.”

—Roger and Aileen Kaye, Friends of Marion County

Learn what happens when communities come together, share stories, and organize. Spoiler: They envision and enact policies that create more livable communities for everyone!

Land ownership and land use policies and processes have historically propagated and exacerbated inequalities around the nation, and in Oregon. 1000 Friends works to reverse discriminatory practices, policies, and impacts on people.

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