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Who we are
For over 50 years, we have worked to connect, protect and restore the Greater Hells Canyon Region. Get to know us, our history, and our work.
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Where We Work
Where We work
Welcome to the Greater Hells Canyon Region, a vast landscape of mountains, mixed-conifer forests, wild rivers, and North America's deepest canyon.
The Greater Hells Canyon Region
Get to know our mission area that spans 18,000 square miles of Northeast Oregon, Southeast Washington, and West Central Idaho. From the Wild and Scenic Snake River through Hells Canyon to the majestic peaks of the Wallowas and Eagle Cap Wilderness, this place is big enough to matter!
The Blue

Mountains Trail
Experience our mission area by hiking some or all of the Blue Mountains Trail, a 530-mile long distance hiking route through the region, from Joseph to John Day. Launched in 2021, and recognized shortly thereafter as an Oregon Signature Trail, the BMT highlights why this region is so special.
Our Work
Our work
We envision a region of abundant, biodiverse and connected lands and waters where all wild species and human communities thrive. See how we work to put this vision into action.
Protecting
Public Lands
Advocating for the Hells Canyon NRA and the Wallowa Whitman, Umatilla and Malheur National Forests.
Blue Mountains Trail
A 530-mile route through the region that supports trail maintenance, conservation, regional ecological awareness and the rural recreation economy.
Camas to Condors
Supporting Nimiipuu tribal communities through climate action, wildlife reintroduction and access to land-based learning and gathering on ancestral tribal lands.
Stewardship
Implementing low-tech, process-based riparian restoration, beaver surveys, endemic and threatened species monitoring and more volunteer-based activities.
Beaver Coexistence
A partnership with tribes, public agencies and watershed councils working with private landholders to solve beaver conflicts and keep beavers on the land.
Wild Blues
Artist-in-Residence
Offering a unique opportunity for artists to tell the story of Refugia of the Blue Mountains through creative expression.
Get Involved
Get Involved
From volunteering in the field and supporting our advocacy work, to joining our Council and making a tax-deductible financial contribution, there are many ways get involved in our mission.
Become a Member
Making a one-time or monthly donation, legacy giving, and other forms or financial support are critical to sustaining our program work across the region.
Legacy Giving
Learn more about how to include GHCC in your will. A legacy gift can contribute towards our endowment or be directed to specific programs we manage.
Newsletters
Keep in touch with us and connected to the issues in the region through our monthly Hells Bells newsletter, our action alerts, and quarterly BMT updates.
Volunteer With Us
Sign up for opportunities including trail maintenance, wildlife and wilderness surveys, monitoring and community science projects, and helping with our events.
Business Sponsors
Our business supporters contribute with funding, product donations, volunteer projects and other means of support. We work with businesses of all sizes.
Events and Outings
Join us for outings in the field or come to one of our fun community events. See our calendar for upcoming happenings in our mission area and beyond.
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Our Blog
We regularly publish articles and stories relevant to our work across the Greater Hells Canyon Region. See our full archive of actions, educational content, stewardship activities, Blue Mountains Trail updates, and guest posts.
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Show off your support of Greater Hells Canyon Council with branded mugs, water bottles, hats, and more items.
Contact Us
Greater Hells Canyon Council

PO Box 607

Enterprise, OR 97828

Email us at:

ghcc@hellscanyon.org
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An elk calf nursery in the forest

An elk calf nursery in the forest

The Most Important Comment Period for Blues Forest Planning is Live

The Blue Mountains Forest Plan is currently being revised, and the FINAL 90-day public comment period is now open. Over the next three months, we will be diving into various aspects of the plan so you can be more informed about what's being proposed for your public lands.

6 min read

A cow elk checking out the camera

A cow elk checking out the camera

We’re Suing the Umatilla National Forest Over the Ellis Project. Here’s Why.

On Monday, April 6, 2026, Greater Hells Canyon Council and Oregon Wild filed a lawsuit challenging the Forest Service’s final decision on the Ellis Integrated Vegetation Project.

4 min read

Pushing Back: Feds Want to End Public Input on Public Lands

Pushing Back: Feds Want to End Public Input on Public Lands

Pushing Back: Feds Want to End Public Input on Public Lands

From what we’re seeing so far, 2026 will be a defining year for the future of public lands in our region (and beyond).

5 min read

2025 in Review and What’s Ahead

2025 in Review and What’s Ahead

2025 in Review and What’s Ahead

In the public lands “watchdogging” world, a lot happened. Here are a few updates on projects you interacted with us on throughout 2025.

4 min read

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