Discover Oregon’s Desert

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.

Get to know Oregon’s high desert:

 

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Taylor Goforth, Sage Sustainers member

Taylor Goforth, Sage Sustainers member

“I support ONDA on a monthly basis as a way I can keep in touch with the root of my conservation ethic and allow for their strong advocacy work to keep going. I count on them!”

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Jeremy Fox on Steens Landscape

Jeremy Fox on Steens Landscape

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Wind and Birds in Quaking Aspen

Wind and Birds in Quaking Aspen

Jim Davis   Website

Owyhee Canyonlands

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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Steve Roelof   Website

John Day River Basin

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 […]

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Steens Mountain Region

A 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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Jim Davis   Website

Greg Burke   Website

Central Oregon Backcountry

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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