The Nature Conservancy in Oregon (@nature_oregon) 's Twitter Profile
The Nature Conservancy in Oregon

@nature_oregon

Official account of The Nature Conservancy in Oregon. Our mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends on in the Pacific Northwest.

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Today is #WorldOceansDay! TNC applauds Gov. Kotek for celebrating and recognizing our state as a leader in ocean conservation. 📷 : Office of Gov. Tina Kotek, Jennifer Emmerling

Today is #WorldOceansDay! TNC applauds Gov. Kotek for celebrating and recognizing our state as a leader in ocean conservation.

📷 : Office of Gov. Tina Kotek, Jennifer Emmerling
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Happy #SummerSolstice! Prairie grasses bend in the breeze along the Upper Trail at Cascade Head Preserve, Oregon. 📷: Jennifer Emmerling #summer #solstice #nature #outdoors #conservation #walkingonthegrass #itssofine #dontneedshoesinthesummertime

Happy #SummerSolstice! 

Prairie grasses bend in the breeze along the Upper Trail at Cascade Head Preserve, Oregon.

📷:  Jennifer Emmerling 
#summer #solstice #nature #outdoors #conservation #walkingonthegrass #itssofine #dontneedshoesinthesummertime
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Tomorrow's the day! Join us on Wednesday, June 26th, for a charity match between the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns FC! Learn more: nature.ly/4cho5ey 📷 : Craig Mitchelldyer/Portland Timbers

Tomorrow's the day! Join us on Wednesday, June 26th, for a charity match between the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns FC! 

Learn more: nature.ly/4cho5ey 

📷 : Craig Mitchelldyer/Portland Timbers
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TNC Oregon’s Sustainable Water Program Director, Zach Freed, recently participated in a Q&A session with the Timbers. Read more: nature.ly/3XMZ32q

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Today in Forbes, I share how prescribed burns can make a dramatic difference in suppressing and preventing wildfires. One only needs to look at the Sycan Marsh Preserve in central Oregon to understand the impact: forbes.com/sites/billfris… The Nature Conservancy #prescribedburns #wildfire

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Comparison of recovery 3 years after wildfire: Top photo shows slow recovery of trees & wildlife from unmanaged section of Sycan Marsh Preserve in Oregon. Bottom photo: More robust and healthier recovery from section previously managed w/ prescribed burning & ecological thinning

Comparison of recovery 3 years after wildfire: Top photo shows slow recovery of trees & wildlife from unmanaged section of Sycan Marsh Preserve in Oregon. Bottom photo: More robust and healthier recovery from section previously managed w/ prescribed burning & ecological thinning
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Congrats to OregonDEQ for the award of $197 million to help reduce Oregon’s greenhouse gas emissions. We are excited to see projects funded that boost EV infrastructure, make our buildings more climate resilient, and reduce our food waste.

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The Sagebrush Sea, one of the largest natural systems in North America, is shrinking at an alarming rate—1 million acres per year. With innovation, collaboration and partnerships, we are working to save this ecosystem in Oregon and beyond. Learn more: nature.ly/3YeWmXT

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ICYMI: Last week, the Oregon Water Resources Commission unanimously voted to adopt rigorous groundwater allocation rules that better protect drinking water, agriculture, fish, and wildlife.

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TNC applauds the launch of the Prescribed Fire Liability Program, established by HB 4016 (2024) that will increase use of prescribed fire and cultural burning by supporting fire practitioners through liability coverage in conducting controlled burns. nature.org/en-us/about-us…

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TNC was thrilled to take part in the MOU signing b/t the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s & the Insurance Institute for Business and Safety. Thank you to the Governor’s Office & OSFM for their leadership to help mitigate & reduce wildfire risk for Oregonians: nature.ly/44rRTEq

TNC was thrilled to take part in the MOU signing b/t the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s & the Insurance Institute for Business and Safety. Thank you to the Governor’s Office & OSFM for their leadership to help mitigate & reduce wildfire risk for Oregonians: nature.ly/44rRTEq
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OR lawmakers have a chance to invest $280M per biennium in wildfire response—funding firefighters, foresters, scientists & public health experts to protect our forests, homes & health. A smart step toward safer, more resilient communities. Read more: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/06/18/ore…