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The latest updates on our work defending rural lands, creating livable cities and towns and preserving wild lands and water throughout Central Oregon

Guardians of Life
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Guardians of Life

On December 4, photographer, filmmaker, and National Geographic Explorer Kiliii Yüyan will share breathtaking stories of survival, Indigenous resilience, and ecological kinship. Through images and stories spanning the globe from the Arctic to Australia, Yüyan reminds us that when we protect the more-than-human world, we are also protecting ourselves.

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Controlled burns reduce wildfire risk, but they require trained staff and funding − this could be a rough year
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Controlled burns reduce wildfire risk, but they require trained staff and funding − this could be a rough year

The combined effects of a warmer and drier climate, more people living in fire-prone areas and vegetation and debris built up over years of fire suppression are leading to more severe fires that spread faster and put people, wild lands and economies at risk. Prescribed burns are a solution, but the U.S. Forest Service need the staffing, data and research to carry them out.

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3 Tools for Curated Climate Action
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3 Tools for Curated Climate Action

We’re kicking off Earth Month by sharing a selection of resources designed to inspire practical climate action — personalized for you. We hope these tools help you feel empowered to see yourself and your community as a tangible driver of climate solutions.

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