We saw that Oregon's land use laws were being eroded, and that the Rogue Valley, with its explosive population growth, was especially in need of help to ensure that its rural character and vibrant communities stayed in tact The Rogue Valley has only a limited amount of arable farmland and other valuable resource lands and it is more important than ever that we make sure that we don't waste this land through inefficient urban planning Through advocacy, education and outreach around local land use issues, we work to preserve productive rural lands and to promote vibrant urban centers