ONDA provides resources that connect our community to Oregon’s high desert by sharing important desert issues, inspiring conservation advocacy, and promoting opportunities to experience the region’s natural wonders.
Publications
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Craig Terry, ONDA member and stewardship volunteer
Craig Terry, ONDA member and stewardship volunteer
“The people I have had the privilege to share time with each season keep me volunteering again and again. Who else but those ONDA staff leaders would make fresh coffee at dawn each morning or pack a watermelon all day to serve as a reward under a juniper in a steep canyon?” Craig, who grew up in northwestern Nevada, says ONDA connects him with places he loves and a mission he believes in. “My grandfather and his father put up wire fences for their ranching needs. Taking out barbed wire sort of completes a circle for me.”
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Swallowtail
Swallowtail
The Oregon Swallowtail butterfly is the official state insect of Oregon and a true native of the Pacific Northwest. The Swallowtail can be seen in the lower sagebrush canyons of the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Snake River drainage area. Source: State Symbols USA
Latin name: Papilio oregonius
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The Land Between: The Greater Hart-Sheldon Region
The Land Between: The Greater Hart-Sheldon Region
Wild Desert Calendar
Our Wild Desert Calendar showcases the beauty of the high desert in a collection of stunning photographs. Each year, volunteers lead efforts to produce this highly anticipated and beloved publication.
Newsletter
Published twice annually and sent to all members, our Desert Ramblings newsletter 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. For a more in-depth look, you can also review our financials.
Oregon Desert Trail Guidebook
ONDA’s Oregon Desert Trail Guidebook provides a comprehensive introduction to the 750-mile Oregon Desert Trail route. This includes maps, mileage and elevation profiles, as well as resources to help hikers prepare for trips of any length.
Download this free resource for:
- Detailed route information and
driving directions - Section-by-section overview maps and
elevation profiles - A guide to water caching
- Desert safety tips
- Cultural and natural history
- A public lands glossary and guide to
land designations along the trail
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 we work and outline a number of key initiatives.
Priority Regions Map
Digital Interactive Story Map
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)