Did you know that nearly half of Oregon is high desert? At Oregon Natural Desert Association, we invite people to get to know this incredible region and get involved in conservation and stewardship of desert lands, waters and wildlife.
Ursula K. Le Guin on ONDA
“Nothing in conservation work is ever uncomplicated! But I’m proud of ONDA for working on that conversation, being neighborly, trying to include the human landscape in the natural one as truly part of what is to be honored, protected, and saved.”
Ursula K. Le Guin, from the short essay Concerning a Wilderness
Jeremy Fox on Steens Landscape
Terry Butler, 2018 Volunteer of the Year
“If I have to pick a favorite place in Oregon’s high desert, it would be Sutton Mountain, but I’m excited about all of the Wilderness Study Areas,” says Terry, adding, “Each is a gem to explore, and I hope they all get protection someday… I love the scale of the physical beauty of the desert.”
Jim Davis Website
An Oregon Treasure Located in the far southeast corner of the state, Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands is one of the largest conservation opportunities in the American West. Boasting more than 2.5 […]
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Home to Wild Waters The John Day River Basin, in northeastern Oregon, is ruggedly beautiful country featuring mountainous terrain, steep river canyons, and rich wildlife habitat. Absent of dams and […]
Read MoreA secret revealed Though lesser-known, the alpine qualities of Steens Mountain rival Oregon’s Cascade peaks, with the summit sitting at 9,738 feet. Often mistaken for a chain of mountains, Steens […]
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Greg Burke Website
A Fascinating Landscape Rugged river canyons, ancient juniper woodlands, and rolling grasslands make the Central Oregon Backcountry some of Oregon’s most beloved public lands. Wild places like the Oregon Badlands […]
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