Become a Desert Defender

We are living in an unprecedented time for public lands conservation. People who care deeply about wildlife and wild lands, climate adaptation and resiliency, and public participation in planning and management of our public lands are alarmed as the Trump administration and Congress pursue their anti-conservation agenda.

ONDA members vigilantly respond to attacks on our public lands, waters and wildlife by ensuring that decision-makers and agencies uphold their obligations to managing and conserving public lands for the benefit of all Americans. But 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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Durlin Hicock, Alice Elshoff Award winner

Durlin Hicock, Alice Elshoff Award winner

“Protecting public land is part of my spiritual being. It’s central to my identity to be in wilderness and to see it protected.” Durlin is proud to protect public lands for future generations, saying, “The highlight of my childhood was our family’s weekend outdoor trips. I look forward to my grandchildren having similar experiences outside in their lifetimes, and it wouldn’t be possible without ONDA.”

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Helen Harbin, ONDA Board Member

Helen Harbin, ONDA Board Member

“I connect with Oregon’s high desert through my feet, my eyes, my sense of smell, and all the things I hear. Getting out there is a whole body experience.” Supporting ONDA, Helen says, not only connects her with wild landscapes, but is also a good investment. “I felt like if I gave them $20, they might squeeze $23 out of it.”

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Stewardship Fence Building Timelapse

Stewardship Fence Building Timelapse