Climate change is an overriding threat to the health and resilience of desert ecosystems, and ONDA recognizes that developing renewable energy resources is key to supporting Oregon’s high desert to adapt and thrive in this new reality.
In fact Oregon’s high desert could—and should—support renewable energy development, but only where it won’t affect wildlife, wildlands, cultural resources and other values.
Last month, ONDA engaged in a major effort that will decide where development might be appropriate on Oregon’s desert public lands.
Renewable energy development can be complex and controversial. Fortunately, ONDA has decades of technical experience in “smart from the start” renewable energy planning. Paired with our deep and abiding commitment to supporting the natural systems of Oregon’s high desert, we are well prepared to make the most of this important moment in federal policymaking.
