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Showcasing the wildlands, wildlife, and waters that make Oregon a special place.
The submission deadline is September 6, 2019. Start the submission process here.
Wildlands
Photos must be of federal public lands in Oregon. This includes National Forest and BLM lands (including designated Wilderness and National Scenic areas), National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, National Grasslands, and National Monuments. Images featuring recreation are acceptable and encouraged. Photos from state and local public lands, or private lands, are not eligible.
Wildlife
Photos must be of native Oregon species in their natural habitat. This category includes fish.
Waters
Photos must be of pristine, undeveloped waterways in Oregon. This includes rivers, lakes, streams, waterfalls and wetlands. Images featuring recreation are acceptable and encouraged.
Endangered Places
Ancient. Photos should be of the diverse ancient forests across Oregon - as highlighted in Chandra LeGue's new book, Hiking Oregon's Ancient Forests. Help us celebrate our remaining ancient forests and protect them for future generations to come by entering the Endangered Places category.
See below for more resources on exploring areas for this category:
- Hiking Oregon's Ancient Forests
- 2019 Oregon Wild Summer Outdoor Program
- Learn about Oregon's forests here
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