Join Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation and Better Housing Together for a screening of “An Oregon Story: Saving our Beaches, Farmland and More,” an engaging documentary that celebrates Oregon’s pioneering conservation efforts. It tells the fascinating story of the farsighted and dedicated individuals who saved Oregon’s beaches, farmland, and ranches from urban sprawl and other development.

Oregon’s pioneering and innovative land-use planning program is still unique in the nation. The film features archival footage and interviews to honor those legislators, government officials, farmers, and ordinary citizens who protected Oregon’s beaches, created its land-use planning program and defended it for the past 50 years.

Agriculture is the second largest sector in Oregon’s economy and the film showcases the vital role of farmland protection in ensuring the success of Oregon’s farmers and ranchers. “An Oregon Story” is a tribute to Oregon’s enduring commitment to protecting its picturesque beaches, its iconic places and preserving its fertile farmland and ranches for generations to come.

The 83-minute screening will be followed by a panel discussion.

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