Legal Defense Fund Launch

Thrive is here to ensure that Oregon’s land use laws are respected, and our communities and wild places protected. Legal action is never our first step, but when the stakes are high, it can be an effective tool. The Legal Defense Fund will ensure we never have to back down because of a lack of resources.

Many of our banner issues, like the Mt. Hood Cooper Spur/Government Camp land exchange which has been in negotiation since 2005, take years or even decades of dedication. In the last 4 years Thrive has spent over $50,000 on land swap legal fees alone, not including staff time or generous donations of pro bono work.

Thrive is in it for the long haul, but we can’t do it alone.

This Legal Defense Fund allows supporters to make dedicated donations specifically towards legal issues Thrive is engaged in. Monies collected will be applied to appeals, filing fees, lawsuits and related expenses, legal representation and legal research only.

Huge thanks to the two long-time donors who kicked off the fund with their $10,000 donation.

Join us here!