Deschutes Land Trust announces Nature Nights
Jan 07, 2020
Annual 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 2018.
Deschutes Land Trust Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers
Nov 13, 2020
The Deschutes Land Trust recently recognized a group of Central Oregonians for their outstanding contribution to the region. Jim and Sue Anderson were honored as the 2020 Volunteers of the Year and three other volunteers were inducted into the Cottonwood Circle.
Water Crisis in Warm Springs Gains Support from Coalition of Conservation Groups
Oct 26, 2020
A coalition of eight conservation organizations have joined in solidarity with The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation of Oregon, MRG Foundation, and Warm Springs Action Team to mobilize immediate and long-term action to remediate the growing water emergency.
Deschutes Land Trust introduces Priday Ranch
Sep 30, 2020
The Deschutes Land Trust is pleased to introduce Priday Ranch, a new conservation project on 4,500 acres north of Madras, OR.
Deschutes Land Trust conserves Sisters, Oregon ranch forever
Aug 06, 2020
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today that it has purchased and protected 1,123 acres of land along Whychus Creek northeast of Sisters, Oregon.
Deschutes Land Trust conserves Post, Oregon ranch forever
Apr 08, 2020
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today that it has conserved 3,748 acres of a large ranch near Post, Oregon. The Land Trust worked with rancher Jim Wood to create a land preservation agreement that will protect the ranch’s high quality wildlife habitat and agricultural land forever.
Public Health Closure of Land Trust Preserves and Trails
Mar 24, 2020
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today that it is immediately closing it’s Preserves and all associated trails, trailheads, and parking areas to the public. The closure is in response to the public health crisis and is meant to comply with the Governor’s Executive Order 20-12. The closure will continue until further notice.
Michelle McSwain joins the Deschutes Land Trust Board of Directors
Feb 26, 2020
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today that Michelle McSwain of Prineville has joined the Land Trust’s Board of Directors.
Ann Richardson joins the Deschutes Land Trust Board of Directors
Jan 10, 2020
The Deschutes Land Trust announced today that Ann Richardson of Sisters has joined the Land Trust’s Board of Directors. She brings unique skills, expertise, and passion for conserving land in Central Oregon to the Land Trust.
Skyline Forest for sale
Nov 06, 2019
Deschutes Land Trust continues to work with owners to conserve 33,000 acre forest