About Us

Sage Brown   Website

Meet our team, learn about our key accomplishments and gain new insights into ONDA’s projects and campaigns.

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Michelle Frisella, member since 2017

Michelle Frisella, member since 2017

So proud of ONDA and its members and volunteers. Such hard work gets done. To use an overused word, this is patriotism!

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Chad Brown on Fly Fishing

Chad Brown on Fly Fishing

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Carl Axelsen, member since 1999

Carl Axelsen, member since 1999

You folks at ONDA really have your stuff together. Such a well-planned opportunity to comment, since figuring out how to connect with the gummint is off-putting. You make it work for me.

Jim Davis

Accomplishments

In 1987, a group of community members based in and around Bend, Oregon realized that the high desert lands and waters they loved had no one dedicated to their protection. […]

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Sage Brown   Website

Our Community

We’re a diverse community of people dedicated to conserving Oregon’s high desert. Oregon Natural Desert Association’s passionate community of advocates works to protect, defend and restore Oregon’s desert public lands, […]

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Kristin Wolter

Contact Us

Our team of experts is dedicated to the protection of Oregon’s high desert. Looking to get in touch? For general inquiries, email onda@onda.org, call (541) 330-2638 or fill out the […]

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Tim Neville

Publications

ONDA provides resources that connect our community to Oregon’s high desert by sharing important desert issues, inspiring conservation advocacy, and promoting opportunities to experience the region’s natural wonders.

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John Waller   Website

Stories

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Our Team

We are steadfast in our commitment to protect, defend, and restore Oregon’s high desert alongside our members and supporters. Together with the passion and commitment of a strong community of advocates, […]

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