In Oregon, The Nature Conservancy owns or manages 46 nature preserves
and has helped protect over 500,000 acres of important habitat.

Salmon Country! Explore Region-Wide Work
In the north Pacific, salmon have sustained human communities for countless generations, fueling entire ecosystems. In Oregon, the Conservancy is working with partners to protect and restore habitat for salmon. See more about our partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a slideshow of our work on the Sandy River and videos from Alaska to California.

Southwest Oregon’s Table Rocks Protected!
Thirty years ago, The Nature Conservancy bought land on Lower Table Rock near Medford, creating our first Rogue Valley preserve. Now, a crowning achievement: we’ve secured the last remaining private lands on both Upper and Lower Table Rocks, protecting an historic meeting place and the rare plants and wildlife that thrive here. See a slide show and map, and learn more about these iconic ecological landmarks.

Diving into Oregon's Near-Shore Habitats
What lies beneath the churning waves off Oregon's rugged coastline? With partners, The Nature Conservancy is finding out. We're studying undersea life, starting with seaweeds and the animals that rely on them. Last summer, scientists in scuba gear jumped in and collected samples. Watch underwater video and see what they found.

Flowing from
Oregon to Colombia
How can language skills and expertise in freshwater conservation help restore rivers for nature and people? Leslie Bach can tell you (in English or Spanish). As Oregon's director of freshwater programs, she and a variety of partners are helping develop environmental flow recommendations in Oregon and South America.

Hells Canyon Inholdings Protected
Surrounded by National Forest, the 27 parcels recently acquired by The Nature Conservancy support fourteen key fish and wildlife species, including Oregon’s largest Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep herd. Ownership will transfer to the U.S. Forest Service.See a slideshow of these breathtaking canyonlands!

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 this crucial work, articles about the Conservation Leadership Award winners, volunteer heroes, financials and more, download our 2008 Oregon annual report.

The Power to Save Oregon's Salmon
You care about the Earth so you recycle and, perhaps, buy green power. But did you know your electric bill can help protect and restore salmon habitats in Oregon? Contributions go into the Salmon Habitat Fund, which The Nature Conservancy distributes to cost-effective on-the-ground projects. Sign up today, and help save Oregon’s salmon!

Announcements
New Solar Awnings Help Power Portland Office

Kids Take a Stand for
Oregon's Natural Wonders

First-Ever Global Report on Shellfish Finds 85 Percent of World’s Oyster Reefs Have Vanished

Places We Protect
Enjoy an extraordinary display of wildflowers, including fields of purple camas — the flower for which the preserve is named — at Camassia Natural Area in West Linn. Our first-ever Oregon preserve, this rocky plateau hosts more than 300 plant species, including the rare white rock larkspur, as well as wood duck, California quail, hairy woodpecker and other well-known bird species..
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Volunteer
Want to experience nature, and learn about imperiled species and wild habitats, while working alongside others? The Nature Conservancy offers lots of ways to lend nature a hand! 
Find out How You Can Help

Field Trips
Download our 2009 Natural History Excursion brochure and immerse yourself in our natural world! Upcoming trips include several exciting opportunities to raft rivers across the Northwest and a journey through Hells Canyon Country.
Take an Adventure with Us!

Monthly Updates
Join the Conservancy's Great Places Network, and stay current with the latest conservation news, recent success stories and information about places you care about in Oregon and beyond.