Learn More About GHCC
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.
Meet our Staff and Board
A History of Our 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 Western 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.
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.
Advocating for the Hells Canyon NRA and the Wallowa Whitman, Umatilla and Malheur National Forests.
A 530-mile route through the region that supports trail maintenance, conservation, regional ecological awareness and the rural recreation economy.
Supporting Nimiipuu tribal communities through climate action, wildlife reintroduction and access to land-based learning and gathering on ancestral tribal lands.
Implementing low-tech, process-based riparian restoration, beaver surveys, endemic and threatened species monitoring and more volunteer-based activities.
A partnership with tribes, public agencies and watershed councils working with private landholders to solve beaver conflicts and keep beavers on the land.
Offering a unique opportunity for artists to tell the story of Refugia of the Blue Mountains through creative expression.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sign up for opportunities including trail maintenance, wildlife and wilderness surveys, monitoring and community science projects, and helping with our events.
Our business supporters contribute with funding, product donations, volunteer projects and other means of support. We work with businesses of all sizes.
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.
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.
Show off your support of Greater Hells Canyon Council with branded mugs, water bottles, hats, and more items.
Greater Hells Canyon Council
PO Box 607
Enterprise, OR 97828
Email us at:
ghcc@hellscanyon.org
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