Creating A Greenprint for Deschutes County Trust for Public Lands

Deschutes County is a place of unforgettable character where a great quality of life is rooted in the beauty of the landscape. We believe that maintaining and promoting that quality of life is of paramount importance to our future.

In the past ten years, Deschutes County has experienced the most rapid growth of any county in Oregon, and residents are increasingly concerned about how best to maintain the character of the community.  

Now, a broadly-based coalition, of State, County, City, Park and Recreation Districts and non-profit land conservation groups has come together to help create a "Greenprint" that will identify and prioritize the values that shape our community.  

The result will be a non-regulatory road map for conservation that helps our community make informed decisions about land conservation, recreation priorities, and balanced growth. It will include detailed maps that show our critical natural resources, wildlife habitat, and trail connections, highlighted with ecological and recreational priorities identified by the people who use them most.

Because the Greenprint will be created in collaboration not only with civic leaders and professional organizations, but with extensive input from people from all walks of life in Deschutes County, we believe it will ensure the community is involved in, and supportive of the plan.  

To join in the effort to create the best possible Greenprint for our county, please contact:

Kristin Kovalik
Trust for Public Lands    
Project Manager     
541-382-2092
Kristin.Kovalik@tpl.org