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What's New
Oregon is beset with invasive species. But there is hope. The Nature Conservancy is working with partners on "Stop the Invasion," a year-long public awareness and action campaign to counter the environmental and economic threat of invasives in Oregon. Learn all about it and what you can do to help slow the spread of invasives in our Spring Newsletter. Our Volunteer Newsletter with work parties, classifieds and trainings was the issue's insert.
News from our Natural World
Members and partners of The Nature Conservancy are making a difference across Oregon and beyond, protecting important lands and waters for nature and people. For highlights of our conservation work and to read about Conservation Leadership Award winners, volunteer heroes, financial information and more, download our Oregon Annual Report.
 Oregon Voters Say Yes to Measure 49
Oregon voters said loud and clear that they want to protect our water, natural areas and habitats for fish and wildlife from too much development in the wrong places. Measure 49 is a responsible solution that's fair to property owners and their neighbors. Now it's time to give Measure 49 a chance to work, and to continue protecting what makes Oregon such a special place.
Explosive Conservation
The recipe for restoring wetlands is simple: add water. With partners, Conservancy scientists used an innovative technique to remove levees and restore historic marsh wetlands at Williamson River Delta Preserve on Upper Klamath Lake. Learn how using explosives will benefit endangered fish and other wildlife and improve the lake's water quality, and see why this project was recently honored.
Water for Life
Oregon’s drinking water comes from our rivers, streams and aquifers, and these systems -- along with lakes and wetlands -- also support a diverse array of fish and wildlife. The Nature Conservancy is working to preserve Oregon’s freshwater by understanding potential affects of dams, irrigation and habitat loss, and by promoting sustainable water management, groundwater protection, habitat restoration and water quality improvements.
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Announcements
New "GardenSmart Oregon" Booklet Shows Alternatives to Invasive Plants
Williamson River Delta Project receives State Land Board's 2007 Wetland Award.
Places We Protect
High above the Rogue River north of Medford, an impressive wildflower display graces the top of Lower Table Rock Preserve each spring. Explore this diverse southwest Oregon landmark and its twin.
More Preserves >>
Volunteer
Want to experience nature, and learn about imperiled species and wild habitats, while working alongside others who love nature? The Nature Conservancy offers lots of ways to lend nature a hand! Find out how you can help.
Field Trips
The Nature Conservancy has been creating nature-based travel adventures since the late 1980s. Upcoming trips include rafting Oregon's Rogue and Grande Ronde rivers.
Learn More >>
Monthly Updates
Join the Conservancy's Great Places Network and receive monthly updates on our work in Oregon and beyond.
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