Land trust recognizes emerging leaders

The Deschutes Land Trust (DLT) has announced 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.

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A new program of the Deschutes Land Trust engages young people with conservation.

"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. 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," said Rika Ayotte, the Land Trust's Executive Director.

The group includes three from Sisters: Amy Paul, McKenzie Boyd, and Gabrielle Monia.

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 at deschuteslandtrust.org or call 541-330-0017.