Commissioners prioritize wildfire mitigation mapping, Terrebonne plan and groundwater tracking in planning work plan

Jul 23, 2025

At a July 23 briefing, Deschutes County planning staff presented long-range project options and commissioners prioritized wildfire mitigation mapping/fire-hardening work first, directed engagement on groundwater issues tied to Senate Bill 1154 and signaled interest in advancing the Terrebonne community plan ahead of sewer district opening.

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Deschutes County planning staff briefed commissioners July 23 on potential long-range projects for the coming year and received direction to prioritize wildfire mitigation mapping and fire-hardening guidance, to actively engage with state developments under Senate Bill 1154 regarding groundwater contamination and potential sewer policy changes, and to advance work tied to the Terrebonne community plan as sewer infrastructure moves toward 2028 availability.

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