Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development

Meet DLCD's Eastern Oregon Regional Representative Dawn Hert! Dawn serves as regional rep for Gilliam, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wheeler, Grant, Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties! In a brief Q+A, Dawn shared the following about her position: Q: What do you love about being a regional representative? A: I love that I get to serve as a vital link to the local communities in Eastern Oregon. I am able to use my 22+ years of local planning experience to help my region’s local officials and public better understand the statewide planning goals, rules and regulations. In addition to the amazing team here at DLCD, I also am part of the Governor’s Regional Solutions Team that is focused on problem-solving and solution-oriented projects for Eastern Oregon. Q: What do you love most about Eastern Oregon? A: Eastern Oregon is one of the most beautiful places in Oregon. I love the people, the rich history and culture as well as the pride and public involvement. Eastern Oregonians show up and stay involved because they truly care about their community’s livability and sustainability. Q: What projects are you currently working on? A: I am working on capacity building of land use planners (and public administrators) for Eastern Oregon. With the help of the Rural Engagement & Vitality Center (REV), Eastern Oregon University, and DLCD, we are working to build a program that will assist in “growing our own.” The program that will be aimed to recruit, educate, and train these future planners and administrators. DLCD is currently funding a Buildable Lands Inventory project for the city of Joseph that includes college students working closely with city officials and understanding the inner workings of local government. We have expanded the conversation to include the community colleges in my region and hope to see the interest and curriculum grow in the coming years. Thank you, Dawn, for all of your work. Stay tuned to learn more about each of DLCD's regional reps! #Spotlight #OnTheGround #Involvement

Planning grant pre-application period open until March 31! 📅🛣️ The Oregon Department of Transportation and DLCD award annual Transportation Growth Management (TGM) Planning Grants to help local jurisdictions address transportation, land use, and growth management issues in their communities. We invite you to submit a pre-application for potential 2025 TGM Planning Grant projects through March 31. Completing a pre-application is not required to receive a TGM Planning Grant, but it is recommended to help you prepare for the formal grant application. TGM program staff will contact each pre-applicant to discuss their project idea, help with submitting a qualifying grant project application, and provide other resources. Over the years, the Transportation and Growth Management Program has funded more than 800 grant projects – see if your planning project could be next! Learn more about this grant opportunity on the DLCD website at https://lnkd.in/gTQ77X2 and check out the 2025 Grant Pre-Application Packet (https://lnkd.in/gGTk7ekc). #Grants #Funding #Transportation #PreApplication

#️⃣ Job Opportunity #️⃣ Do you have background in data management and optimization? Are you looking to apply your skills to topics such as land conservation, housing production, and farming and forestry? DLCD is hiring a Data Engineer to join our Data Management and Production Services Division! As a Data Engineer, you will: • Design and maintain data pipelines to ensure efficient data integration and transformation across systems. • Develop and optimize databases and data warehouses to support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence. • Implement data governance and security best practices to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with agency standards. • Collaborate with staff and other interested parties to understand data needs and improve system functionality. In this position, you will play a critical role in managing and optimizing data systems, with a strong focus on GIS operations. Learn more and apply today at https://lnkd.in/gYRgT3xe. Applications are due April 1, 2025. #NowHiring #JobOpportunity #Data #Engineer

✨🐮 Feature Article 🐮✨ The Oregon Cattlemen's Association published an article by DLCD Director Brenda Bateman and LCDC Commissioner Mark Bennett in the February 2025 edition of the Oregon Cattleman Magazine. In "Oregon's Land Use Planning Program: Past, Present & Future", Director Bateman outlines the ongoing role of land use planning in protecting state working lands, including rangeland, agriculture land, and forest land. "One of the reasons I was drawn to DLCD is the combination — right there in the title of the agency — of both economic development and protection of the land that makes Oregon 'Oregon,'" said Director Bateman. "I believe that DLCD could play a more productive role in economic development, helping local partners respond to permit applications more quickly, providing clearer guidance, and providing technical assistance." If you are interested in the intersection between land use planning and agriculture, this article is for you! You can find a copy of the article on DLCD's website (https://lnkd.in/ghvy5Jdm). Thank you to the Oregon Cattlemen's Association for this opportunity to share our work. #Feature #LandUse #Oregon

Want to show off your community engagement efforts? 🙋🙋 Each year, Oregon's Community Involvement Advisory Committee reviews applications for the Achievement in Community Engagement or ACE Awards. Local governments, special districts, and community organizations are all welcome to apply. These awards are intended to recognize community engagement in land use planning activities. This includes short- and long-range planning, community visioning, and similar activities. Apply by Monday, May 5, at https://lnkd.in/giK_Ztm9 #Oregon #CommunityEngagement #AwardOpportunity

✨🌱 Grant Recipients Announced (Part 4!) 🌱✨ DLCD recently announced the first round of Community Green Infrastructure grant recipients! These grants will fund 23 projects in four separate categories. One category is dedicated to seed banks and nurseries for native plants. Congratulations to the organizations selected for the native seed banks and native plant nurseries grant category! These funds will support the following projects: • Albany ShrubHub Greenhouse and Cooler Construction – City of Albany • Native American Climate Adaptation Partnership – Elderberry Wisdom Farm • Humble Roots Nursery Rainwater Harvesting/Irrigation and Native Plant Propagation Enhancement Project – Humble Roots Farm and Nursery, LLC • Building Climate Resilience in Oregon's Central Coastal Communities – Midcoast Watersheds Council • ReWild Native Plant Nursery Expansion Proposal – ReWild Landscape Plant Nursery • The Northwest Oregon Restoration Partnership – Tillamook Estuaries Partnership • White Oak farm Native Nursery and Seed Bank Capacity Building Project – WHITE OAK FARM AND EDUCATION CENTER Learn about these projects and more at https://lnkd.in/gV3EHNTy. The program will open applications for a second round of grants later in 2025. #Grants #GreenInfrastructure #Plants

📣🌳Grant Recipients Announced (Part 3!) 🌳📣 DLCD recently announced the first round of Community Green Infrastructure grant recipients! These grants will fund 23 projects in four separate categories. One category is dedicated to supporting and implementing green infrastructure master plans, such as urban forestry plans, stormwater management plans, and parks and public green space plans. Congratulations to the organizations selected for the green infrastructure master plan grant category! These funds will support the following projects: • City of Troutdale Urban Forestry Management Plan – City of Troutdale • Building Green Infrastructure at the Grand Ronde Tribe – Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon • Resilient, Inclusive, Sustainable, and Equitable (RISE) Schoolyard Program – Portland Public Schools Learn about these projects and more at https://lnkd.in/gV3EHNTy. The program will open applications for a second round of grants later in 2025. Stay tuned to hear about award winners in one more category! #Grants #GreenInfrastructure #Planning #Congrats

Update Oregon's Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan ⛰️📝 This Oregon Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan gives cities and counties in Oregon the opportunity to be considered for certain federal grants supporting natural hazard mitigation. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) and DLCD have been working together with community members and subject matter experts to better understand who and what is at risk from natural hazards.   Thank you to those of you who provided feedback on the Risk Assessment (the first portion of the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan). DLCD is now seeking public comment on the second half of the plan, which includes mitigation goals, grant criteria, and actions.   You are welcome to provide feedback through the online form available on the project webpage: https://lnkd.in/ge4DdEqq. This part of the plan is open for comments March 6 to March 20. DLCD staff are hosting informational webinars on the Oregon Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan on March 11 at 4 p.m. and March 14 at noon. See the project webpage above for more details. Comments to this post will not be considered. Feedback will only be accepted through survey or email. #Oregon #HazardMitigation #MitigationPlan

Welcome, Emily Anderson! This month we welcomed Emily into her new role as Administrative Specialist for our Housing Accountability and Production Office. Emily comes to us with a background in administrative coordination, research and communication. "With accessible and safe housing being foundational to the lives of myself and my fellow Oregonians, I am thrilled to be part of DLCD. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to make an impact and to work alongside this driven, brilliant team of people!" We're excited to have Emily's support and collaboration!

💸🍃 Grant Recipients (Part 2!) 🍃💸 Last week, DLCD announced the first round of Community Green Infrastructure grant recipients! These grants will fund 23 projects in four separate categories. One category is dedicated to the planning and development of green infrastructure projects that employ community members and support the local economy. Congratulations to the organizations selected for the green infrastructure economic development grant category! These funds will support the following projects: • Northeast 82nd Avenue Brownfield Transformation and Nature Uplift – Bird Alliance of Oregon • Clackamas River Community Cooperative Community Green Infrastructure Project – CLACKAMAS RIVER COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE • Phoenix Canopy Corridor: Restoring Resilience Along Highway 99 – Oregon Urban Rural and Community Forestry Learn about these projects and more at https://lnkd.in/gV3EHNTy. The program will open applications for a second round of grants later in 2025. Stay tuned to hear about award winners in other categories! #GreenInfrastructure #EconomicDevelopment #GrantAwards