Deschutes Land Trust Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers
Oct 30, 2018
Sisters residents Jay Mather and Steve Ponder and Bend resident Jan Rising are honored
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 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.