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Kelley's our Executive Director for the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts and has over 15 years of experience leading collaborative efforts that support conservation.

In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” ― Margaret Atwood

Oregon's Tom McCall

The season of giving

By Kelley Beamer / November 13, 2019
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We reflect on inspiring stories this year and THANK YOU for your support—Oregon would not be what it is without your commitment to our coalition.

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Governor Kate Brown visits Deschutes Land Trust property

Press release—Governor Brown visits local land trust

By Kelley Beamer / October 18, 2019
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Governor Kate Brown and First Gentleman, Dan Little, visited Whychus Canyon Preserve with Deschutes Land Trust, Latino Outdoors and Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts.

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Owens Farm at Greenbelt Land Trust

2019 Summer/Fall tours announced

By Kelley Beamer / August 11, 2019
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We’re offering three tours this summer and fall. Join us for a discussion and a walk outside. Lunch is provided!

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Coho salmon. Rick Swart/Oregon Deparment of Fish and Wildlife

Press release—Oregon brings home $15m for salmon

By Kelley Beamer / July 30, 2019
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The state of Oregon has secured $15 million for salmon habitat restoration projects throughout the state.

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Pacific Forest Trust is focused on the conservation of working forest lands, in partnership with private landowners, public agencies and communities, to keep forests and forests for their many public benefits. This photo is of a property in Lincoln County, Oregon where PFT has a working forest conservation easement with the Van Eck Forest Foundation. Photo Credit: PFT staff

A look back on Oregon’s 2019 legislative session

By Kelley Beamer / July 9, 2019
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Almost two weeks after Oregon’s tumultuous 80th legislative session came to a close, the dust is starting to settle. While there was significant policy action across interests, conservation did not fare as well in the process as we had hoped.

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The Wetlands Conservancy. Wetland Reflection by Mike Annes

Wetlands bill—action needed today

By Kelley Beamer / June 24, 2019
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Wetlands need your help! Oregon’s HB 2436B is headed to House floor. Take action today.

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