During our February Citizen Advisory Group (CAG) work session, the CAG took under advisement public testimony and requested staff modify the map based on that feedback. The main concerns expressed by the public were for sites in northern Wasco County along Tygh Ridge and up in the Petersburg area. Staff has removed those areas now … Continue reading New Proposed Destination Resort Map
Tourism Infographic
Planning staff attended the Columbia Gorge Tourism Alliance Summit yesterday to learn more about trends with tourism. The meeting included speakers from the agro-tourism and craft beverage sectors in Wasco County. There was also continued discussion on encouraging more traffic and tourism from Portland to head further east to reduce congestion and spread the impact. … Continue reading Tourism Infographic
Agri-tourism Resources
Over the last several months, we have spoken to lots of community members about agri-tourism and how we may incorporate available land use provisions for events and activities into Wasco County 2040. We will be working to adopt some new language to Wasco County 2040 and make some recommendations for the Land Use and Development … Continue reading Agri-tourism Resources