Owyhee Canyonlands

We ask U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz about what the path forward looks like for protecting the vast expanse of Owyhee Canyonlands in his district.

The bill backed by Ron Wyden would add federal protections to more than 1 million acres centered around Eastern Oregon.

Land managers offer more protections as lawmakers seek a permanent wilderness in southeastern Oregon.

The specter of a monument designation may trigger groups to get together and start a collaborative plan for the Owyhee.

"Oregon Field Guide" joins geologist Dr. Liz Safran and river guide Audrey Gehlhausen for a journey through the geologic wonderland of the Owyhee Canyonlands.

The House bill includes language to block funding for new national monuments created by the president.

Oregon's junior senator says he has urged the administration to address the concerns of locals.

Voters in Malheur County will decide Tuesday whether they want a national monument in the Owyhee Canyonlands in Southeast Oregon.

The Oregon Natural Desert Association has been talking about a wilderness designation for years, but that can only happen through Congress. Obama has already created or expanded 19 national monuments.