Sensitive Species Collection

Why Conservation Matters

Oregon residents and visitors have a unique opportunity to live, work and play in diverse, scenic landscapes that offer enriching ways to experience nature.  These natural landscapes support a diverse array of organisms that are critical to maintaining healthy ecosystems for all living things.  Today, there is overwhelming pressure being placed on our natural systems for providing clean water, fresh air, nutrient-rich foods, jobs, and outdoor recreation – all required for our existence. Conserving lands and estuaries along with all of the natural resources they provide, helps maintain balance between nature and humankind. Conservation work is critical to reduce the impacts of a changing world and ensure an evolving, sustainable, and healthy livelihood for ourselves and generations to come.