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Urgent Actions

SBGS initiates urgent action letter-writing and public comment campaigns on important issues impacting green space in Bend

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September 23, 2024

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Bend Bulletin, Letters to the Editor

September 4, 2024
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CALL TO ACTION – Comment to FERC

August 9, 2023

Help Save Critical Trail On COID Property – Deadline for comment August 28 The future of one of the major trails on the Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID) property in the Deschutes South Canyon is being decided now. Known by many as the Canopy Trail, it includes the trailhead on Brookswood Boulevard and the tree-lined footpath that connects to the Deschutes River Trail.  The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comments on the application by the COID that…

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Newsletters & E-blasts

DRAFT Restrictive Covenant

November 17, 2022

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, 2022. As you may be aware, the City approved the applications the day after the comment period closed. This takes the process one step closer to…

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Neighborhood Update on Deschutes South Canyon – September 2022

October 8, 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 has the trail referred to as the “Canopy Trail” (tax lot 181208B000490). COID currently has a contract with a local developer to sell a portion…

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