Deschutes Land Trust announces Nature Nights
Jan 04, 2023
Presentation series brings experts to you to explore the natural world.
Press Releases
Welcome to the Deschutes Land Trust pressroom. Current press releases can be found below. For more information about our organization, visit the About us page.
Please contact the Land Trust for press releases before 2019.
Deschutes Land Trust announces new Paulina Creek Preserve
Nov 17, 2022
New 1,099-acre Preserve conserves wildlife habitat, helps with climate change, and will provide accessible outdoor connections for the local community.
Meta Provides $50,000 Grant to Support Ochoco Preserve and Crooked River Restoration Projects
Oct 12, 2022
Meta has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Deschutes Land Trust and the Crooked River Watershed Council in support of two local conservation projects.
Deschutes Land Trust Welcomes Eight New Board Members
May 16, 2022
New members represent five Central Oregon communities and will bring their professional backgrounds and diverse life experiences to help shape the future of the Land Trust and our work.
Deschutes Land Trust expands Priday Ranch
Apr 14, 2022
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today it has expanded the size of its Priday Ranch wildlife preserve north of Madras, OR. The 160-acre addition includes 1.5 miles of Ward Creek and is located just north of the main Priday Ranch property.
Deschutes Land Trust announces Nature Nights
Jan 05, 2022
Presentation series brings experts to you to explore the natural world.
Deschutes Land Trust and Deschutes River Conservancy partner to boost water flows in Whychus Creek
Nov 17, 2021
The Deschutes River Conservancy and Deschutes Land Trust announced today a water rights transfer that will help return more water to a local stream providing a buffer for future drought years.
PGE and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs grant $1 million to the Deschutes Land Trust for Crooked River habitat restoration
Oct 19, 2021
The project is the latest in a series of efforts to aid migratory salmon and steelhead in Central Oregon
Deschutes Land Trust and Western Monarch Advocates partner to boost monarch butterfly habitat in Oregon
Sep 29, 2021
The Land Trust and Western Monarch Advocates will launch a statewide effort to help build new habitat by planting more native milkweed and other pollinator plants for monarch butterflies.
Deschutes Land Trust and Upper Deschutes Watershed Council to offer media tour of restoration project on Whychus Creek that was delayed by the Grandview Fire
Jul 27, 2021
The Deschutes Land Trust and Upper Deschutes Watershed Council announced today details for a media tour of a major stream restoration project happening at the Land Trust’s Rimrock Ranch.