Protecting Washington County’s farmland and rural communities.
Stories from Washington County
Save Washington County shares stories from across our community—honoring our farmland and rural heritage while exploring the changes shaping our future. Together, we can better understand, engage, and help preserve the places we call home.
Our Farmland is at Risk by Aaron Nichols
I can see both Hillsboro and North plains from my farm. Both of those cities are looking to expand their UGBs [urban growth boundaries]. They want to expand because they feel that this land is “just sitting here” - vacant, in their minds. I think there’s an overriding...
Jacque Duyck-Magwood on Increasing Oregon Temps
"Every commodity we raise has been impacted by the below average rainfall but the extreme heat and UV conditions ruined our Kotata blackberry crop instantly. The plants can handle heat but the timing of the heat dome resulted in us watching the fruit dry up on the...
Welcome to Save Washington County
Save Washington County was created to help our community understand what is happening to the land around us—and to give people a place to learn, engage, and act.Washington County is changing. Across our county, cities are growing, development is accelerating, and...
About Us
Save Washington County brings you stories from across our county that help preserve and honor farmland and rural communities, while sharing the stories unfolding around us so we can better understand, engage, and act. A project hosted by Helvetia Community Association, we advocate for responsible growth, the preservation of agricultural land, and opposition to inappropriate industrial development that threatens our environment and quality of life.
Address
13260 NW Bishop Rd.
Hillsboro, OR 97124