Oregon Natural Desert Association connects people to Oregon desert landscapes, issues and conservation opportunities, and we mobilize communities and develop strategic partnerships to expand and deepen our impact. Our community of dedicated and passionate advocates champions high desert conservation, ensuring the public has a say in how these public lands and resources are managed.
Leading Conservation Action
Elected leaders and other decision-makers need to know that the public values wild, healthy, resilient and intact desert lands, waters and wildlife.
ONDA organizes advocates, community partners and leaders to build political power needed to achieve our conservation goals. We mobilize people in Oregon and across the country to drive conservation proposals that expand protected lands, update our supporters on important issues, opportunities and threats, and support informed public input on decisions affecting the high desert.
ONDA inspires a love of place that fuels active participation in high desert conservation. If you love desert public lands, you have a valuable perspective to contribute. Join us in advocating for conservation:
- Find opportunities to take action with ONDA by commenting on public lands issues
- Discover ways to support public lands on your own, at any time
- Share your hopes and concerns by contacting Oregon’s elected officials
Building Strategic Conservation Partnerships
Building partnerships and coalitions is a hallmark of Oregon Natural Desert Association’s work. While we are the only organization solely dedicated to conserving public lands in Oregon’s high desert, working with partners, communities, and everyone interested in healthy, resilient and protected public lands is fundamental to our success.
ONDA partners with Tribal Nations, Indigenous communities and a broad array of government agencies, community members, landowners, user groups and businesses in pursuit of our conservation mission. Together, we are creating strong, inclusive partnerships to ensure long-term conservation outcomes.