Sale of Winchester Upland Forestland to South Slough Reserve

The Department of State Lands recommends that the State Land Board approve the $780,000 sale of 80 acres of state-owned Winchester upland forestland in Coos County to the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. The transaction will generate revenue for the Common School Fund while expanding protected habitat and research lands at the Reserve.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$780,000

Contract type

FACILITIES

Contract term

One-time sale; closing and transfer anticipated by August 2026

Renewal date

2026-08-31

Renewal

Single land conveyance; no renewal terms. Following closing, title will transfer from Common School Forest Land to Reserve management, funded by a NOAA grant.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Department of State Lands AgendaPacket State Land Board Meeting 2026-06-09

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the facilities contract by Oregon Department of State Lands?

South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve was awarded this facilities contract by Oregon Department of State Lands, as recorded on June 9, 2026. The contract value is $780,000.

How much is the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve contract with Oregon Department of State Lands worth?

The South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve contract with Oregon Department of State Lands is valued at $780,000, covering facilities work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Facilities contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Department of State Lands AgendaPacket State Land Board Meeting 2026-06-09 (AgendaPacket), dated June 9, 2026 from Oregon Department of State Lands. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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