Beavers: Hype or Hero of the High Desert?

Wade Tregaskis

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Preventing Industrial Development on Steens Mountain

ONDA and our partners have worked for years to ensure Steens Mountain remains free from industrial development. Our long-standing commitment to the mountain was vital to an effort to stop […]

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Steens Mountain Wilderness

Oregon’s first desert wilderness On October 30, 2000, President Clinton signed the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act, creating Oregon’s first desert wilderness. This accomplishment was the result of […]

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Beavers: Hype or Hero of the High Desert?

By on October 2, 2026 | Posted in: Essay

Author: Nick Kilby, Stewardship Coordinator |  Published: October 2, 2026  | Category: Essay This article originally appeared in The Bulletin on September 24, 2026. Beavers seem to be everywhere lately, […]

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Wildfire at Pine Creek Conservation Area

By on July 29, 2026 | Posted in: Brief Update

Author: Gena Goodman-Campbell |  Published: July 29, 2026  | Category: Update An update from ONDA’s stewardship director: what we know and what comes next On July 15, a lightning strike […]

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A Model for Conservation

A Model for Conservation

By on July 2, 2026 | Posted in: Essay

Author: Mark Salvo, Conservation Director |  Published: July 2, 2026  | Category: Essay This article originally appeared in the Spring + Summer 2026 Desert Ramblings Newsletter. From Steens Mountain to […]

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Coopers Hawk in Malhuer National Wildlife Refuge

Spot Desert Wildlife

By on July 1, 2026 | Posted in: Where-to

Author: Scott Bowler |  Published: July 1, 2026  | Category: Desert Outing This article originally appeared in the Spring + Summer 2026 Desert Ramblings Newsletter. Head to Malheur National Wildlife […]

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