The Deschutes Land Trust announces its 2026 cohort of Emerging Conservationists of Central Oregon (ECCO). The second annual ECCO cohort includes 25 individuals from throughout Central Oregon who bring a wide variety of skills, expertise and passion for conservation to the Land Trust.
“The Land Trust recognizes the growing need for more leaders in our conservation community,” said Rika Ayotte, the Land Trust’s executive director. “We are so excited and proud to be working with this group of bright and talented emerging conservationists. We can’t wait to see what new ideas, perspectives, and energy they bring to the Land Trust.”
Emerging Conservationists of Central Oregon, or ECCO, is a Land Trust program that works to engage millennials and connect early- and mid-career professionals with opportunities for community leadership growth. ECCO members donate 10-15 hours of their time a year and serve for one year with an option to extend their service for an additional two years. Learn more and see the complete list of individuals.
About Deschutes Land Trust:
The Deschutes Land Trust envisions a future of strong and healthy natural and human communities—where we work together to conserve and care for the lands that make Central Oregon an incredible place to live, work, and grow. As Central Oregon’s locally-based, nationally-accredited land trust, the Deschutes Land Trust has conserved and continues to care for more than 18,742 acres since 1995.
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