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Get a new perspective on Oregon’s high desert through the voices of those who live in or are drawn to this unique corner of the west. Hear how Tribal members, farmers, ranchers, homesteaders, scientists, recreationists and many others have connections to this desert landscape. Please reach out if you’d like to share yours, or know others who would.

Watching wildlife

Wildlife cameras help with conservation plans for animals throughout the year.

High praise in the high desert

ODLT was nationally certified with land trust accreditation for having strong standards, sound finances, ethical conduct, responsible governance, and lasting stewardship of lands.

Tribal Gatherings

Tribal leaders discussed the Native history and stewardship of their homelands at Trout Creek Ranch.

Research fueled by fire

Oregon State University finished 10 years of fieldwork on sage-grouse responses to wildfire.

Tribal Stewards

Tribal teens lead on conservation efforts through Northwest Youth Corps.

Spring returns

Rod Klus returns to researching sage-grouse for Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Magic in full view

A piece of land along the West Little Owyhee River became a peaceful and creative place among friends.

Wildlife encounters

Land Trust volunteers are keeping track of animals on the ground and on camera.

Keeping it connected

Closing the unnatural gap between wildlife refuges opens doors for pronghorn.

A parcel in the wild

Included in the sale of the historic Pitcher Ranch, an island of private land in the southern Oregon desert made its new owners take pause.

A legacy of love

When ODLT set its sights on a lone parcel along Jack Creek, a Nevada widower's wishes were finally fulfilled.

For love of a river

One man's connection to a stretch of the South Fork Crooked River has aided in the river's restoration and conservation.
























































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