Laura Epperson
Oregon’s high desert public lands, waters, wildlife and communities are irreplaceable. With threats to conservation escalating, the time to act is now. Your advocacy is essential to ensure public lands are protected, natural and cultural values are preserved, and wildlife habitat thrives.
Oregon's desert lands, waters, and wildlife are increasingly threatened by industrial-scale mining on public lands. Right now, before Oregon’s next legislative session, the mining industry is pressuring state decision-makers to expedite permitting processes and rollback environmental safeguards, making developing industrial mines in Oregon far easier. If you live in Oregon, urge your state legislators to defend guardrails on mining that protect desert public lands from irreparable harm.
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Advocating for healthy high desert public lands comes in many forms—educating your community, contacting your representatives, or writing letters to the editor. Sometimes, advocacy means lacing up your boots and getting out into the desert. ONDA’s On-the-Ground Advocacy opportunities are self-directed outdoor projects that volunteers can complete independently to support efforts to protect, defend, and restore Oregon’s high desert.
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There are times when ONDA needs our community to go above and beyond by speaking out in the news media, attending an event or helping document conditions on the ground. Please sign up to become a Desert Defender today. ONDA will call on you when we need your help!
Take ActionWho reads the newspaper? Your elected officials and your fellow concerned conservation advocates! Getting your opinion published in your local paper can bring important public lands issues to the attention […]
Read MorePublic lands are one of our nation’s greatest assets. You can weigh in on how Oregon’s high desert public lands are managed by commenting on federal agency planning processes and […]
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