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GROUPS FILE PETITION TO REVOKE STEENS TRANSMISSION LINE APPROVAL Mar 08, 2013: The Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) and the Audubon Society of Portland have filed a petition requesting U.S. Secretary of Interior, Ken Salazar, to revoke the December 2011 Record of Decision allowing industrial scale wind development on Steens Mountain.
Oregon's Senators reintroduce Cathedral Rock and Horse Heaven under the Oregon Treasures Act of 2013 Feb 15, 2013: Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced legislation today in the U.S. Senate which would greatly improve public lands protection throughout Oregon including the protection of nearly 18,000 acres as Wilderness along the John Day River in eastern Oregon’s prized high desert. These areas are known as Cathedral Rock and Horse Heaven and are included under the Oregon Treasures Act of 2013.
Native fish benefit from decade of dogged advocacy on John Day River Nov 28, 2012: Steelhead trout in the John Day River can expect to see improved habitat conditions after over a hundred years of habitat degradation caused by cattle grazing in eastern Oregon's streams.
Leading scientists blast Steens Mountain wind proposal for devastating wildlife impacts Oct 08, 2012: Wind energy development threatens golden eagles and sage-grouse
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Earl Blumenauer Honored during Great Outdoors America Week Jun 27, 2012: Awards recognize efforts to conserve Oregon’s wild places
Steens Mountain Threatened by Massive Wind Development Apr 05, 2012 Bend, OR
Famous Wolf Taking a Wilderness Tour Through Oregon and California Feb 27, 2012 Portland, OR: In travels, Journey (OR-7) shows a preference for protected and proposed wilderness areas
Alaska Airlines Magazine features Desert Basin Landscapes Feb 01, 2012: Desert Allure, Grand Expanses of the American West
ONDA Partners with City Walls at City Hall’s INSIDE::OUT Art Show Jan 24, 2012
Golden Eagle and West Butte Wind Project Jan 24, 2012
2012 Wild Desert Calendar Exhibit Dec 26, 2011: At Bend Brewing Company in January
Wind developer drops the East and West Ridge proposals on Steens Mountain Nov 18, 2011 Bend, OR: Echanis project still proposed for construction
ONDA's Wilderness Stewardship Program wins Governor's Award for volunteerism Nov 04, 2011 Bend, Oregon: Volunteers Receive award at Salem banque November 4th
Bivouacking in Oregon’s Back of Beyond Aug 22, 2011: By Tim Neville
Cathedral Rock & Horse Heaven Wilderness bill reintroduced Mar 17, 2011: by Aaron Killgore
Call for 2012 Wild Desert Calendar photos! Mar 08, 2011 Bend, OR
Wilderness, Wild and Scenic designations are important Feb 09, 2011 Bend, OR: By Brent Fenty and Scott Shlaes / Bulletin guest columnists
Job Opening: Communications & Membership Coordinator Jan 10, 2011: Closes Jan. 31st, 2011
Grazing Halted to Protect Steelhead on Quarter-Million Acres of Malheur National Forest Dec 30, 2010 Portland, OR
Salazar, Abbey Restore Protections for America's Wild Lands Dec 23, 2010 Washington, D.C.: Department of Interior
New Wilderness Area Proposal Dec 13, 2010 Bend, OR: Oregon Natural Desert Association looking at Deschutes River
California Bighorn Sheep Reintroduced into John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Dec 08, 2010 Kimberly, OR
Desert Ramblings, Winter 2010 Now Available Nov 29, 2010 The Great Lonesome, Oregon
Sutton Mountain Just north of Mitchell, the peak is more satisfying than the approach Nov 18, 2010: By Markian Hawryluk / The Bulletin
Owyhee Canyonlands: There's no better time to protect an Oregon gem Nov 10, 2010: Op-Ed by Bruce Babbit in the Oregonian
BLM withdraws harmful North Fork Malheur grazing plan Oct 18, 2010 Portland, OR
Livestock Grazing Retired on 3,000 acres near the Oregon Badlands Sep 28, 2010 Bend, OR
BLM agrees to close illegal roads on Steens Mountain Aug 30, 2010 Portland, OR
ONDA and Ruby Pipeline Establish Multi-Million Dollar Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund Jul 15, 2010
Four pups for Imnaha wolf pack Jul 14, 2010
Hike in Spring Basin: Oregon's newest Wilderness Area Jul 07, 2010: by John Howard
"Grand" Canyons - Exploring Deschutes Canyon Jun 25, 2010: New trails near Crooked River Ranch offer adventurers a chance to explore Central Oregon canyon country
Judge rules in favor of ONDA on Malheur Grazing case Jun 04, 2010
Group Fights Wind Energy at Steens May 18, 2010: Kate Ramsayer, Bend Bulletin
Senate considers adding more wilderness along the John Day Apr 23, 2010
BLM's new trail system from Crooked River Ranch beckons spring desert hikers Apr 11, 2010
Sage Grouse Not Protected by ESA, But Will Still Play Role in Western Energy Development Mar 30, 2010: Marten Law - Jessica Ferrell
Editorial: The Steens Dilemma: Man’s green power vs. nature’s stark beauty Mar 15, 2010: The Register Guard
What’s good for nature is good for people! Mar 08, 2010
Federal Biologists Decide Greater Sage-Grouse Need More Protection Mar 05, 2010
Senators deliver Mar 04, 2010: Letter to the editor written by Jack Sterne in support of the Cathedral Rock and Horse Heaven Wilderness legislation.
Western Republicans Push Bill Targeting Enviro Groups Lawsuits Mar 03, 2010: Patrick Reis, E&E reporter
To Protect And Serve: Could more Wilderness be the answer for struggling rural economies? Feb 17, 2010: The Source Weekly on John Day Wilderness proposals
1000 Friends of Oregon Recognizes ONDA staff Feb 16, 2010
Steens proposals spur debate over size, placement of energy projects Feb 10, 2010: By Kate Ramsayer, Bend Bulletin
ONDA and The Wilderness Society submit scoping comments on West Buttes Wind Project Feb 09, 2010
Editorial:Heaven in the high desert | Senators propose wilderness areas near Antelope Feb 05, 2010 Eugene, Oregon: Register Guard
Conservation groups ask Oregon Department of Energy to fix energy permitting loophole Feb 02, 2010: - Liz Nysson
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley introduce legislation for two new wilderness areas in the John Day Basin Jan 28, 2010 Bend, OR
2010 ONDA Volunteer Schedule Now Available! Jan 12, 2010: Full trip descriptions and registration links online
Wolves likely roam in region, experts say Jan 06, 2010: Kate Ramsayer, The Bend Bulletin
Owyhee - A Model in Collaboration Dec 14, 2009: Ecoflight Newsletter
Public Lands Foundation Honors Oregon Badlands Stewardship Dec 09, 2009: Bureau of Land Management
Think Out Loud covers the issue of Business Energy Tax Credits in Oregon Nov 24, 2009 Oregon Public Broadcasting
ONDA attorney recognized as Rising Star Nov 01, 2009 Super Lawyers, November 2009
Plan Consolidates Public Land Oct 26, 2009: Former Rajneeshee site could be a "win, win, win"
Diverse stakeholders propose new John Day wilderness Oct 23, 2009: Proposal endorsed by Jefferson County Court
Letter: Where the wild places are Oct 21, 2009
Land purchase opens major new state park along John Day River Sep 29, 2009
BLM withdraws grazing decisions on Steens Mountain Sep 15, 2009
Steens Wrong for Wind Power Sep 02, 2009: The Bend Bulletin
BLM agrees to close illegal roads on Steens Mountain Sep 01, 2009 Portland, Ore.: BLM enters into temporary agreement to close roads, study environmental impacts, involve public, and cancel a spring development project near the Steens Mountain Wilderness Area.
Steens Mountain threatened by BLM road construction Jul 30, 2009 Bend, Oregon: ONDA files suit against BLM for Burnt Car roadwork.
Judge orders measures to protect native trout from grazing Jun 16, 2009 Portland, Ore.: Federal district judge issues order enjoining grazing until Forest Service complies with promised mitigation and monitoring measures.
ONDA Releases Strategy for Wind Energy Development in Oregon’s High Desert May 11, 2009: ONDA and five other conservation groups release a report: Oregon’s High Desert Wind Energy: Opportunities and Strategies for Responsible Development.
Good news Badlands Mar 31, 2009: Explore a lava landscape that’s now officially a wilderness area
President Obama signs the Public Lands Management Act Mar 30, 2009
In praise of Walden Mar 29, 2009
Savor Oregon’s hard-fought wilderness win Mar 26, 2009: Oregonian Editorial
Conservationists hail new era as Congress passes wilderness bill Mar 26, 2009
Good news for the Badlands Mar 26, 2009
US House passes Spring Basin and Badlands Wilderness bills Mar 25, 2009 Bend, OR: Omnibus public lands package on its way to President Obama
Rep. Greg Walden Pleased With Passage Of Wilderness Bill Mar 25, 2009
US Senate Passes Wilderness Bill Mar 20, 2009: Badlands and Spring Basin clear Senate for second time
Badlands Bill Stalled: interview with Brent Fenty on KOHD Mar 12, 2009
Spring Basin and Badlands Wilderness just shy of passage in US House today Mar 11, 2009 Bend, OR: House leaders considering other strategies to pass key omnibus public lands package
Spring Basin and Badlands Wilderness just shy of passage in US House today Mar 11, 2009 Bend, OR: House leaders considering other strategies to pass key omnibus public lands package
Cows v. Elk v. Wild Horses Mar 04, 2009: by Emily Harris
ONDA presents comments on the West Butte Wind Power proposal Feb 25, 2009
BLM drops development proposal for Steens Mountain wilderness areas Feb 23, 2009: by Mac Lacy
Update on Steens Wind Energy Developments Feb 10, 2009
ONDA calls for additional protection for John Day Basin Jan 29, 2009 Bend, OR: Comments on management plan focus on responsible grazing, land and wildlife protections
Save Summer Lake Jan 28, 2009: Letter to the Editor, Lake County Examiner
Badlands bill clears its biggest challenge Jan 16, 2009: Group of wilderness bills repeatedly stalled in the last Senate go-around
Badlands and Spring Basin Wilderness bills pass through the US Senate Jan 15, 2009: Bills will now move to the House of Representatives
Badlands bill on the fast track Jan 08, 2009
Badlands bill on the fast track Jan 08, 2009
ONDA wins again in Ninth Circuit Jan 05, 2009 Portland, Ore.: Ruling further solidifies public's right to challenge Forest Service grazing decisions
Plan to build wind farms near Steens is generating controversy Nov 30, 2008: by Kate Ramsayer, The Bend Bulletin
Wild Badlands Day - Sept 20th Sep 18, 2008
Wind turbine project proposed for Steens Mountain Aug 19, 2008: by Dave Becker
Soda Mountain Wilderness bill clears key committee May 08, 2008: The Smith-Wyden sponsored bill would buy out ranchers' grazing rights in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument
Hydro Phobia Apr 03, 2008: "Green" Power Plants threaten Eastern Oregon Lakes

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