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.
Western Rattlesnake
Also known as the Great Basin Rattlesnake, these pit vipers have buff-tan coloring and small, oval blotches to blend into their arid surroundings. Small heat-sensing indentations on each side of the snake’s snout detects warm-blooded prey for better striking accuracy in the dark. Source: The Oregon Encyclopedia
Latin name: Crotalus oreganus lutosus
Great Horned Owls and Western Screech Owls
Time Lapse: a night at Canyon Camp in six seconds
The McDermitt Caldera, a thriving ecological haven of rolling sagebrush in southeastern Oregon, is threatened by what could become the largest mine in Oregon. Sign our petition by May 15 to urge Oregon state agencies to prioritize the long-term ecological health of this remarkable landscape.
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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!
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