(ECCO members | Photo courtesy of Deschutes Land Trust)
The Deschutes Land Trust announces its first cohort of Emerging Conservationists of Central Oregon (ECCO). The first ECCO cohort includes 31 individuals from throughout Central Oregon who bring a wide variety of skills, expertise, and passion for conservation to the Land Trust.
“The Land Trust is thrilled to work with this amazing group of people to generate excitement, knowledge, and interest in conservation here in Central Oregon,” said Rika Ayotte, the Land Trust’s executive director. “Together we are building the future generation of conservation leaders we need to conserve and care for the lands and waters of our region into the future.”
Emerging Conservationists of Central Oregon, or ECCO, is a new 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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