Friends of the Owyhee
$44,000  Northern Basin & Range 

The Owyhee River Spring Raft Expedition will empower 10 Hispanic and underserved leaders from Malheur County through a 5-day rafting trip focused on leadership development, cultural exchange, and environmental stewardship. Traveling through Conservation Opportunity Areas such as the Middle Owyhee River Area, participants will engage with critical habitats and learn about Oregon Conservation Strategy Species including the Greater Sage-Grouse, Pygmy Rabbit, and Western Toad. Following the trip, FOTO will work with each participant to co-develop a conservation action plan tailored to their community, with check-ins to support implementation and build long-term stewardship of the Owyhee landscape.