ONDA provides interested community members with inspiration to get out and enjoy the desert, and the information and tools necessary to understand what is happening to their public lands.
Publications
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Central Oregon’s “Backyard Wilderness”
Central Oregon’s “Backyard Wilderness”
Our quest to protect the Oregon Badlands
Located just 15 miles east of Bend, Oregon Badlands is a 30,000-acre wilderness area filled with fascinating lava flows and ancient juniper trees Arriving in the Badlands, so named for its rugged and harsh terrain, can feel like stepping
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Helen Harbin, ONDA Board Member
Helen Harbin, ONDA Board Member
“I connect with Oregon’s high desert through my feet, my eyes, my sense of smell, and all the things I hear. Getting out there is a whole body experience.” Supporting ONDA, Helen says, not only connects her with wild landscapes, but is also a good investment. “I felt like if I gave them $20, they might squeeze $23 out of it.”
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The Land Between: The Greater Hart-Sheldon Region
The Land Between: The Greater Hart-Sheldon Region
Wild Desert Calendar
ONDA’s calendar has become a highly-anticipated favorite among our members and the community at large. Produced as a volunteer-led effort, the Wild Desert Calendar showcases the beauty of the high desert through stunning photographs.
Newsletter
Published twice annually and sent to all members, Desert Ramblings gives readers an inside look at ONDA’s programs.
Annual Reports
Our annual reports share the program highlights from the year and our financial health. You can also review our Financials.
Oregon Desert Trail Guidebook
ONDA’s Oregon Desert Trail Guidebook provides a comprehensive introduction the complete 750-mile Oregon Desert Trail route and important “know before you go” information that is helpful in preparing for a trip of any length from day hike to thru-hike.
Download this free resource for:
* Desert safety tips
* Detailed route information and
driving directions
* A guide to water caching
* Section-by-section overview maps and
elevation profiles
* Cultural history and natural history
* A public lands glossary and guide to
land designations along the ODT
* So much more.
Year in Review
Our Year in Review publications offer an annual reflection on ONDA’s work, accomplishments and key milestones.
Maps
ONDA’s conservation work spans millions of acres in eastern Oregon. These maps will fill you in on where our priority regions, including Oregon Badlands Wilderness, Steens Mountain, Owyhee Canyonlands, and Hart Mountain, fit into Oregon’s sagebrush steppe landscape.
Renewable Energy Siting Guidance
ONDA is pleased to offer a series of reports on smart siting for renewable energy development in Oregon and the high desert.
Siting Renewable Energy in Oregon: Voluntary Guidelines Developed through Outreach and Engagement (2023)
Renewable Energy in Oregon: A Policymaker’s Guide to a Responsible Energy Future (2012)
Oregon’s High Desert and Wind Energy: Opportunities and Strategies for Responsible Energy Development (2009)