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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.

watch

Time Lapse: a night at Canyon Camp in six seconds

Time Lapse: a night at Canyon Camp in six seconds

listen

Owyhee Canyon Swallows Sparrows and Rushing Water

Owyhee Canyon Swallows Sparrows and Rushing Water

2. You can email.

We promise: your email will be counted. And, the more emails our elected official see urging action on the Owyhee, the better.

We’ve made it easy for you to voice your support for Owyhee Canyonlands protection. We bet you can personalize and send this email in less time than it takes to make a cup of coffee. 

Email Senator Wyden

3. You can write a letter to the editor.

Letters calling for movement on this legislation are pouring in from across the state, from a local city council membersmall business ownerssportsmen and womencommunity leadersexplorers and conservationists.

Have you read about the Owyhee in your local paper yet? Maybe YOU should be the one to write in. 

Check out our advice on writing a Letter to the Editor, which we just so happened to put next to links to every major paper in Oregon. Don’t live in Oregon? No problem – you’ll find select national papers there, too! Most word counts are 250 words max, so it could take you less time than you think to take a stand for protected public lands. 

If you’re willing to write a letter please let us know! Email corie@onda.org and I can provide you with a sample letter that you can use as a starting point and customize with your own story. 

Write Now
Whether you choose to tweet, email, or write a letter to the editor, thank you for adding your voice today to ensure a healthy, vibrant Owyhee tomorrow.

Add Your Voice

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