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Oregon

Securing Our Climate Future

December 15, 2025

A person stands on a fallen tree overlooking a waterfall.
Climate Future From on-the-ground partnerships to shaping policy, TNC is creating solutions that help people and nature adapt and thrive in the face of a changing climate. © Michael Balada/Adobe Stock

From heat waves to forest fires to flooding to drought, Oregonians are already experiencing the climate crisis. The actions we take now can reduce the impacts we see from our changing climate and provide tangible health, social and economic benefits for all people.

Explore Oregon’s programs to learn about securing a resilient future for all Oregonians in the face of a changing climate. 

Climate and Renewable Energy

Addressing the climate crisis requires an all-hands-on-deck approach with innovative solutions that prioritize climate impact, community benefits and lasting protection for important landscapes.

TNC is working side-by-side with communities, non-profit organizations and agencies to help develop climate-smart policies for Oregonians. We are providing direct support and funding access for communities that are taking local, tangible steps toward climate resilience. Across the Pacific Northwest, we are accelerating the transition to clean energy while protecting natural and working lands and cultural values to create a more equitable future for all.

Learn more about Climate and Renewable Energy

 
Explore Renewable Energy solutions across the West Climate action and community partnerships
Securing Our Climate Future Native plants ready for restoration projects help stabilize shorelines and wetlands, building natural defenses against flooding and supporting climate-resilient ecosystems. © Mitch Maxson/TNC
Securing Our Climate Future Investments in renewable energy like solar power and updating the transmission of energy resources are vital for creating a sustainable future in the Pacific Northwest. © Simon Williams/TNC
Securing Our Climate Future Through Oregon’s Connecting Canopies partnerships, local communities are playing a vital role in enhancing tree canopy in their neighborhoods for a more resilient future. © Mitch Maxson/TNC
Securing Our Climate Future Volunteers gather at Mt. Tabor Park in Portland to restore the urban forest landscape. © Brady Holden
Securing Our Climate Future Estuaries along Oregon’s coast offer an immense opportunity to store carbon and offset the worst impacts of climate change. © Brady Holden
Securing Our Climate Future Volunteers lend a hand to help remove invasive species and restore Mt. Tabor Park. © Brady Holden
Securing Our Climate Future Protecting healthy forests is a cornerstone of climate resilience, preserving carbon storage and cultural values while sustaining biodiversity for decades to come. © Devan King/TNC
Sustainable Water Our rivers and wetlands support communities, agriculture and wildlife; managing these waters responsibly is essential for protecting these resources for future generations. © Wollertz/Adobe Stock

Sustainable Water

Climate change is altering rain and snow patterns, increasing temperatures and intensifying droughts. At the same time, the demand for water is increasing. Oregon’s groundwater—water naturally stored beneath the Earth’s surface—is declining and threatening the stability of the ecosystems and economies that depend on it.

The Nature Conservancy is responding by mapping and studying groundwater to understand where it’s most at risk and where it can recover. These insights are helping communities prepare for drought and ensure their long-term water security. In partnership with local and state leaders, we’re modernizing water policies so they reflect the realities of water resources and help shape an abundant future for people, local economies and the natural systems we all depend on.

Our Work in Oregon

Learn more about sustainable groundwater and ongoing research in Oregon.

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