Deschutes County begins first phase of clean-up on County-owned land in Juniper Ridge

In June 2023, the Deschutes County Commissioners approved the remediation plan in response to a code enforcement complaint that identified a variety of public health and safety concerns.

Beginning this week, County staff will initiate the first phase of the remediation plan to mitigate public health and safety threats on County-owned property in north Juniper Ridge. Contractors will place and maintain drinking water stations, trash receptacles and portable toilets. These supports will be made available on a temporary basis. Contractors will also begin clearing debris from abandoned encampments.

At this time, people camping on County-owned property in Juniper Ridge will not be required to relocate. The County plans to hold off on this phase of the remediation plan as it explores the creation of a managed camp within the County, which will be a required component of the camping ordinance that the Board of Commissioners has indicated preliminary support for.

Media Contact: Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator, (541) 388-6584