Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads • Entered by Scott R Bowler on July 5, 2024
Owyhee Canyonlands National Monument Campaign Campout
June 8, 2024 – June 12, 2024
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | 12 |
| Post Admin hours | 4 |
| Activity Hours | 115 |
| Participants | 12 |
| Total Hours | 1396 |
Key Issue: Wilderness & Monument Designation/Protection
Activity Type: Advocacy (rallies, lobbying, meeting decision makers, letters/calls/emails)
Key Partners: ONDA, FOTO, ProtecttheOwyhee.org, Sierra Club, Oregon Wild
Landscape/area: Owyhee River Wilderness (267137 acres)
Measurable Outcomes
Outcome 1: Advocacy actions (24 comments)
Outcome 2: Hiked (5 miles)
Outcome 3: Camping fun and strategizing discussions (20 Hours)[/if 1231]
Short Description of Activity
Convened 12 Great Old Broads and Bros, from several Broadbands (11 Oregon, and 1 Idaho resident), plus the Director of Friends of the Owyhee, to explore, strategize protection actions for campaign, shoot advocacy videos, write letters and post cards, and develop next step plans.
Reflection/Evaluation
We had an excellent time! Some small issues arose: ONDA staff representative had quit the week prior and did not come, I broke my trailer and was delayed a day in my arrival, and reporter did not show up. Also 4 people dropped out and did not come. .We did shoot several good video shorts, wrote many letters, and discussed many options for moving forward. Following the trip we held several demonstrations, took direct action, visited our Senator’s offices, and attended a town hall attendance where we were able to ask our question and press for National Monument designation. All in all, successful, inspiring and fun.
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Photo Captions
1. Julie Weikel kayaked in, with Bonnie Olin, and was welcomed by me, Tim Davis (Director of FOTO) and MJ Winter (of FOTO and Great Old Broads).
2. Entry to the canyon and location of campout, Three Forks of the Owyhee River.
3. Short video (one of 12 or so) we shot in the canyon and have been posting on our social media accounts as well as emailing to our Senators.
4. Stunning sunset after an evening thunder storm.