Our Mission
The Deschutes Land Trust conserves and cares for the lands and waters that sustain Central Oregon, so local communities and the natural world can flourish together for generations to come. Learn more about our work.

Why do we conserve and care for the land?
We are creating a future where conservation and community care come together to protect, heal, and sustain the natural world around us. Learn more about our vision in our strategic plan.

Who are we
People just like you. We love Central Oregon and thrive in time spent outside exploring and caring for the land and waters of this amazing place with friends, family, and community. We are also passionate about conserving these places for today and tomorrow, and we take seriously our shared responsibility to care for the land now and for future generations. Learn more about the Land Trust's staff or Board of Directors. 

Our Values
Land Trust staff strive to conserve and care for the lands and waters of Central Oregon by embracing and practicing these core values:

• Integrity
  In our work and our relationships, we build trust through respect, honesty, transparency, and accountability.
  
  
• Diversity
  We seek diverse backgrounds, experiences, opinions, and views and strive to center equity in our work and communities.
  
  
• Quality
  We follow best practices and stand behind our work. We value our Land Trust community and recognize that their well-being is key to our success. We offer an environment of continuous learning where you can do, and become, your best.
  
  
• Collaboration
  We achieve excellence together. We offer our strengths without imposing ourselves, leading where it makes sense for us to do so, and supporting others in their leadership.
  
  
• Adaptability
  We embrace new approaches and combine strategies to achieve our goals. We are leaders in new ways of thinking and doing. We adapt to changing conditions.
  
   

The Deschutes Land Trust is a nationally accredited land trust and is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, publicly supported organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law. Our tax ID is 93-1186407.