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
Tim Neville
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Durlin Hicock, Alice Elshoff Award winner
Durlin Hicock, Alice Elshoff Award winner
“Protecting public land is part of my spiritual being. It’s central to my identity to be in wilderness and to see it protected.” Durlin is proud to protect public lands for future generations, saying, “The highlight of my childhood was our family’s weekend outdoor trips. I look forward to my grandchildren having similar experiences outside in their lifetimes, and it wouldn’t be possible without ONDA.”
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John Cunningham, ONDA member and volunteer
John Cunningham, ONDA member and volunteer
Restoration is hard slow work. It takes hold, or it doesn’t, in fits and starts. The immensity of the need can be discouraging, but we must carry on. I am so thankful ONDA carries on.
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Sarah Graham, Sage Sustainers Member
Sarah Graham, Sage Sustainers Member
“I contribute to ONDA monthly because it adds up to a larger annual gift than what I’d be able to comfortably afford if I were to do a simple one-time donation annually. I’m able to give more to ONDA this way and have greater impact which is important to me, and my dog Polly.”
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 Maps
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)