A Year In, Oregon’s Private Forest Accord Is Taking Shape
The new law is rolling out, along with big funding for conservation and landowners. But there’s a hitch: without federal approval by 2027, we could still lose this landmark agreement.
The new law is rolling out, along with big funding for conservation and landowners. But there’s a hitch: without federal approval by 2027, we could still lose this landmark agreement.
For 22 years, a state program has rewarded irrigators for leasing their water rights back to streams. Will the Legislature pass HB 3164, and finally make it permanent?
As the 82nd Assembly convenes, we’re focused on locking in conservation gains for state and private forestland, wins for river protections, and more.
Oregon’s oldest state forest will finally be unshackled from logging to fund schools, and protected by strong and durable conservation commitments.