Hiking Lightly on the Land

Apr 22, 2022

One of the best parts about living in Central Oregon is our abundance of trails for walking, hiking, running, and riding. Check out these tips to give back to the trails you love by making your next outing a little lighter on the land.

Read More

Stewardship Collective Awarded $6.25 Million Grant

Mar 07, 2022

The Land Trust is part of a stewardship collective that was recently awarded $6.25 million by the Oregon Department of Forestry.

Read More

Deschutes Land Trust and Deschutes River Conservancy partner to boost water flows in Whychus Creek

Dec 02, 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.

Read More

Whychus Creek Restoration Construction Completed

Sep 10, 2021

The construction portion of the Whychus Creek restoration at Rimrock Ranch is now complete.

Read More

Recent climate report is a call to action (again!)

Aug 26, 2021

Learn how local restoration efforts are climate action you can get behind.

Read More

Whychus Creek Restoration Continues

Aug 10, 2021

The Whychus Creek restoration at Rimrock Ranch continues with more floodplain shaping and the addition of woody debris.

Read More

The Significance of the Hyporheic Zone

Jul 23, 2021

What is the hyporheic zone and why is it significant?

Read More

Whychus Creek restoration begins

Jul 09, 2021

The Whychus Creek restoration at Rimrock Ranch has begun! Bulldozers and excavators hit the ground running at 6am on July 6th!

Read More

Redband Trout in Central Oregon

Jun 28, 2021

Learn more about redband trout in Central Oregon and what the Land Trust is doing to help this native fish thrive.

Read More

Central Oregon Shrub Guide

Feb 22, 2021

Not quite trees and not quite flowers, we're taking a look at shrubs. Learn about some of the common shrubs in Central Oregon.

Read More