Deschutes Land Trust announces Nature Nights
Jan 02, 2019
Presentation series brings experts in to talk about nature.
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 2015.
Deschutes Land Trust Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers
Oct 30, 2018
Sisters residents Jay Mather and Steve Ponder and Bend resident Jan Rising are honored
Deschutes Land Trust announces new Metolius River Preserve
Oct 02, 2018
30 acre Preserve conserves unique habitat along the Metolius River in Central Oregon.
Internationally-renowned river scientist to study stream restoration projects on Whychus Creek
Aug 01, 2018
Dr. Colin Thorne and a team of students from the University of Nottingham in England will conduct research at Deschutes Land Trust's Preserves.
Deschutes Land Trust announces new Ochoco Preserve
Apr 04, 2018
New 152-acre Preserve conserves portions of three major streams in Crook County
Era of Megafires comes to Central Oregon
Feb 20, 2018
This March, local partners are coming together to offer three Era of Megafire presentations for Central Oregonians.
Gary Gustafson joins the Deschutes Land Trust Board of Directors
Jan 10, 2018
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today that Gary (Gus) Gustafson of Camp Sherman has joined the Land Trust’s Board of Directors. He brings unique skills, expertise, and passion for conserving land in Central Oregon to the Land Trust.
Deschutes Land Trust announces Nature Nights
Jan 03, 2018
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today its winter Nature Nights series. From wildlife migration to bats and wildfires, the Land Trust is offering free, monthly presentations on nature-related topics given by experts in their field.
Melissa Kent and Inge Wells join Deschutes Land Trust Board of Directors
Nov 15, 2017
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today that Melissa Kent of Bend and Inge Wells of Camp Sherman have joined the Land Trust’s Board of Directors. Both women bring unique skills, expertise, and passion for conserving land in Central Oregon to the Land Trust.
Deschutes Land Trust Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers
Oct 20, 2017
The Deschutes Land Trust presented three Central Oregonians with Volunteer Awards at its annual Open House on October 18. Paul Edgerton, Joan Amero, and Carol Moorehead were honored for their dedication to conserving land in Central Oregon.
Deschutes Brewery gives major gift to help the Deschutes Land Trust with The Campaign for Whychus Creek
May 23, 2017
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today that it had received a gift of $30,000 for its Campaign for Whychus Creek from Deschutes Brewery.
Deschutes Land Trust announces significant step forward in the Campaign for Whychus Creek
Apr 04, 2017
New 130-acre Preserve created with the help of the local community, private donors, and a unique financing partnership
Native Oregonian gives major gift to help the Deschutes Land Trust with The Campaign for Whychus Creek
Feb 23, 2017
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today that it had received a gift of $530,000 for its Campaign for Whychus Creek from Tom and Janet Montag of New York.
The Deschutes Land Trust meets $450,000 challenge grant for the Campaign for Whychus Creek
Jan 12, 2017
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today it has met a $450,000, three-year challenge from an anonymous Oregon family foundation for the Campaign for Whychus Creek.
Deschutes Land Trust announces Nature Nights
Jan 04, 2017
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today its winter Nature Nights series. From trails to frogs to bears, the Land Trust is offering free, monthly presentations on nature-related topics given by experts in their field.
56 Million Acres Voluntarily Conserved in America, National Land Trust Census Reveals
Dec 01, 2016
Private Land Conservation Covers Twice the Amount of Land in all National Parks Across the Contiguous United States
Deschutes Land Trust Awards Volunteers of the Year
Oct 28, 2016
Sisters residents Stella Dean and Kris Kristovich and Bend resident Daniele McKay and are honored as Volunteers of the Year
Deschutes Land Trust and Upper Deschutes Watershed Council begin 6-mile restoration of Whychus Creek near Sisters, OR
Aug 08, 2016
The Deschutes Land Trust and Upper Deschutes Watershed Council announced today the start of a massive stream restoration project at the Land Trust’s Whychus Canyon Preserve.
Danielle Lordi joins Deschutes Land Trust Board of Directors
Jul 21, 2016
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today that Danielle Lordi of Bend has joined the Land Trust’s Board of Directors. Danielle brings unique skills, expertise, and passion for conserving land in Central Oregon to the organization.
Deschutes Land Trust finalizes agreement for ranch on Whychus Creek
Apr 11, 2016
Ranch northeast of Sisters to be acquired for fish and wildlife habitat
Deschutes Land Trust announces the launch of free hike series
Apr 04, 2016
More than 120 free hikes explore Central Oregon’s creeks, meadows and canyons.
Deschutes Land Trust announces Nature Nights
Jan 04, 2016
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today its winter Nature Nights series. From salmon to lichen to cougars, the Land Trust is offering free, monthly presentations on nature-related topics given by experts in their field.
The Deschutes Land Trust receives $450,000 grant for the Campaign for Whychus Creek
Nov 10, 2015
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today it has received a $450,000, three-year commitment from an anonymous Oregon family foundation towards the Campaign for Whychus Creek.
Deschutes Land Trust celebrates 20 years of land conservation for Central Oregon
Sep 28, 2015
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today it will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with a party at Deschutes Brewery on October 2nd.
Deschutes Land Trust creates new Santiam Wagon Road interpretive trail
Sep 15, 2015
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today it has established a new historic interpretive trail along the Santiam Wagon Road at the Land Trust’s Whychus Canyon Preserve.
Deschutes Land Trust dedicates new portion of Whychus Canyon Preserve
May 29, 2015
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today it will dedicate the new portion of its Whychus Canyon Preserve in a ceremony on May 30th.
Deschutes Land Trust conserves land along Whychus Creek
Apr 13, 2015
New acquisition was made possible by the Campaign for Whychus Creek
Deschutes Land Trust announces the launch of free hike series
Apr 06, 2015
More than 110 free hikes explore Central Oregon’s creeks, meadows and canyons
Deschutes Land Trust announces Nature Nights
Jan 07, 2015
Presentation series brings experts in to talk about nature
Chapin and Johnson join Land Trust Board of Directors
Nov 10, 2014
Bend resident Lori Chapin and Sisters resident Ted Johnson have joined the Deschutes Land Trust's Board of Directors. Together they will help ensure the Land Trust's continued success, and bring skills, expertise, and passion for conserving land in Central Oregon to the organization.