Join us to "talk shop" with ONDA's in-house experts on environmental policy, Program Director Mark Salvo and Senior Attorney Mac Lacy. We'll reflect on the history of ONDA's legal work, share thoughts on how Covid-19 might impact conservation policy, and take your questions! This is an interactive digital event, which you can live-stream from the comfort of your home. Registration has now closed for this event.   Meet Mac Lacy Mac became ONDA’s staff attorney in 2001, after serving as…

Why do you value wild rivers? Join us for a short video screening and a thoughtful dialogue between Chad Brown of Soul River, Inc. and ONDA's Gena Goodman-Campbell as they share personal reflections on the value of remarkable desert rivers. Then, Gena will introduce us to some lesser-known streams, rivers and lakes that are worth conserving in a unique opportunity to protect more waterways across Oregon's high desert! This is a digital event, which you can live-stream from the comfort…

Join ONDA's executive director Ryan Houston for this live-streaming question and answer session. Ryan will provide updates on top conservation priorities across Oregon's high desert and share information about how you can get involved with our work this fall. Registration has now closed for this event. Ryan Houston has served as ONDA’s executive director role since 2018, bringing his perspective from 20 years of experience in the conservation sector. Prior to his career at ONDA, Ryan served as the executive…

During this virtual event, Oregon's hiking guru will take you on a slideshow tour of a dozen new trails he found while researching the third edition of his book, "100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Eastern Oregon." Hear about a colorful badlands on the Owyhee River, a stunning wilderness with cactus flowers on the John Day, and a viewpoint hike to a ranch at the east end of the Columbia Gorge. We'll even explore half a dozen little-known hot springs. As always, Sullivan…

Beloved Steens waterways like Kiger and Wildhorse Creeks were protected as Wild and Scenic Rivers by the Steens Act, but many others were left unprotected. Now, we have a remarkable opportunity to secure Wild and Scenic River status for other important Steens Mountain creeks – if we all speak up! You’ll learn which Steens waterways still need protection and how to use your voice to ensure they are conserved forever as Wild and Scenic Rivers. Join ONDA’s Public Lands Coordinator Gena Goodman-Campbell for this live-streaming event from the comfort of your own home.  Registration…