Posted on 04.03.23 by Harney SWCD

Oregon’s School Lands Management Plan: online info session April 5th

Join us online on Wednesday, April 5th from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. to learn about the development of a new school lands management plan for Oregon—a guiding framework for the coming decade. The team will share:

• The Department of State Lands’ role in managing land for the Common School Fund.
• Lessons learned from the previous plan.
• Looking ahead to new priorities and current best practices in land management.
• The project timeline and how you can give feedback.

After a brief presentation, we’ll have time for questions as well as a listening session to discuss your ideas on how school lands can offer additional public benefits. In particular, we’re hoping to hear from you on:

• Renewable energy projects in solar, wind, geothermal and others, as well as carbon sequestration projects.
• Supporting community needs and local economies through land use planning of school lands within urban growth boundaries, and lease and use of school lands.
• Demonstration projects for wildfire risk reduction, invasive species management, or other climate resilience efforts.
• Partnering with local organizations to support projects in conservation, enhanced recreational opportunities, and more.

How to Join the Info Session:
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting ID: 841 1827 8352
Click here to join online (passcode: 5X#nu+sD)
Join by phone: 1-346-248-7799 (passcode: 04241452)

This info session will be recorded and posted online here.

Join the meeting online here

How to Comment

We anticipate having a draft plan available for public comment and review later this year, but are hoping to hear from Oregonians early in the process. If you have any questions about this project or would like to discuss more, please contact DSL’s Public Engagement Officer at cait.mccusker@dsl.oregon.gov.

Learn More

DSL is seeking to achieve the best and most effective mix of revenue-generating opportunities using sound natural resource management and conservation principles while considering land management science, economic and environmental factors, community input and more. Visit our website to see the project timeline, opportunities to give feedback, the previous plan’s strategies, as well as achievements and lessons learned from the past decade.

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