The signing of Senate Bill 1546 will implement the State Land Board’s vision to keep the Elliott State Forest in public ownership and preserve it for future generations for conservation, economic growth, recreation, education, and forest research. Since 2017, the Department of State Lands has worked with Oregon State University, the Legislature, Tribal representatives, and a diverse group of Oregon stakeholders in a far-reaching collaboration to develop the plan to transform the Elliott into a state research forest. This project was also a huge success for the Oregon Consensus facilitation team, Peter Harkema and Jennah Stillman, who played a key role in helping support the wide range of interests in working together.
Watch a video of the signing of SB 1546 preserving the Elliott State Forest for future generations.
Read the Governor's press release
(L to R) State Treasurer Tobias Read, Governor Kate Brown, and Secretary of State Shemia Fagan. (Back row) Peter Harkema, Oregon Consensus Facilitator, Jennah Stillman, Oregon Consensus Project Associate