Help save the Canopy Trail!

Dear Friend of Deschutes South Canyon: We need your help to urge Bend Park & Recreation District (BPRD) and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) to preserve the Canopy Trail in the Deschutes South Canyon (aka COID property).

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Spring 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to the inaugural Save Bend Green Space (SBGS) newsletter. We are starting this newsletter to keep you updated about our efforts to preserve the trails, trees and habitat in the Deschutes South Canyon (aka the COID property). In this issue find information on the Property Line Adjustments and the FERC filing made by SBGS.…

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DRAFT Restrictive Covenant

Background: The Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID ) submitted a series of five Type II Property Line Adjustment (PLA) applications to the City in an effort to reconfigure its property in the Deschutes South Canyon to be able to sell a large portion to a developer. The public comment period was open until October 27,…

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Neighborhood Update on Deschutes South Canyon – September 2022

COID Property and Potential Sale of Land Background: The Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID) owns a large piece of property located between Brookswood Blvd and the Deschutes River. Many people use the existing trails and land for walking, biking and a multitude of outdoor activities. The land consists of several tax lots including one that…

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