Friends of the Owyhee

Friends of the Owyhee

Photo by: Friends of the Owyhee
Photo by: Friends of the Owyhee

“Friends of the Owyhee helps people fall in love with the beautiful, irreplaceable public treasure that is the Owyhee Canyonlands. We work collaboratively with a community of stakeholders toward a common goal: to ensure the Owyhees' unique ecological, cultural and recreational resources are protected for future generations to experience and enjoy, forever.”

MJ Winters, Community Organizer

MJ Winters, Community Organizer

About Friends of the Owyhee

Founded in 2015, Friends of the Owyhee (FOTO) is dedicated to protecting and preserving the unique and ecologically rich Owyhee region, which spans parts of southeastern Oregon, southwestern Idaho, and northern Nevada. As the only grassroots organization solely focused on this area, FOTO plays a critical role in building a community around conservation, stewardship and responsible recreation. The organization works to achieve permanent land protection and build a strong, interconnected community that appreciates the Owyhee's natural and cultural heritage.

>> Learn more: FOTO Website | Instagram

About Friends of the Owyhee

Founded in 2015, Friends of the Owyhee (FOTO) is dedicated to protecting and preserving the unique and ecologically rich Owyhee region, which spans parts of southeastern Oregon, southwestern Idaho, and northern Nevada. As the only grassroots organization solely focused on this area, FOTO plays a critical role in building a community around conservation, stewardship and responsible recreation. The organization works to achieve permanent land protection and build a strong, interconnected community that appreciates the Owyhee's natural and cultural heritage.

>> Learn more: FOTO Website | Instagram

Rivian Foundation's grant

Rivian Foundation is helping Friends of the Owyhee increase local community engagement through targeted outreach and programs that promote responsible stewardship and sustainable recreation. This funding will also support FOTO in expanding its national and local supporter base and enhance the organization’s capacity to advocate for the region’s conservation. Additionally, the grant will help FOTO expand environmental education programs in Malheur County, with the goal of fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of the Owyhee’s natural and cultural heritage among children.

Photo by: Friends of the Owyhee
Photo by: Friends of the Owyhee
Photo by: Friends of the Owyhee
Photo by: Friends of the Owyhee
Photo by: Friends of the Owyhee
Photo by: Friends of the Owyhee