OREGON’S ENDANGERD SPECIES

Protecting the Wild for All Who Roam, Oregon’s wilderness is home to a diverse ecosystem, but many species face critical threats from habitat destruction, climate change, and human impact. From gray wolves to salmon, from western bumblebees to the marbled murrelet, these species are not just part of nature—they are woven into the identity of Oregon’s lands. Their survival is a reflection of our responsibility to protect the places we explore.

The Freedom to Roam campaign isn’t just about people—it’s about ensuring our wild spaces thrive, so future generations can roam freely alongside the creatures that make these landscapes whole. Learn more about the species we stand to protect.

  • Northern Spotted Owl - The northern spotted owl is one of three spotted owl subspecies. A western North American bird in the family Strigidae, genus Strix, it is a medium-sized dark brown owl native to the Pacific Northwest.
  • Grey Wolf - The wolf, also known as the grey wolf or gray wolf, is a canine native to Eurasia and North America. More than thirty subspecies of Canis lupus have been recognized, including the dog and dingo, though grey wolves, as popularly understood, only comprise naturally-occurring wild subspecies.
  • Columbian White-tailed Deer - The Columbian white-tailed deer is one of the several subspecies of white-tailed deer in North America. It is a member of the Cervidae family, which includes mule deer, elk, moose, caribou, and the black-tailed deer that live nearby.
  • Oregon Spotted Frog - The Oregon spotted frog is a member of the frog family Ranidae of order Anura. It is a medium-sized aquatic frog endemic to the Pacific Northwest and historically well distributed in the Puget Trough/Willamette Valley province and the Cascade Mountains of south-central Washington and Oregon.
  • Marbled Murrelet - The marbled murrelet is a small seabird from the North Pacific. It is a member of the family Alcidae, which includes auklets, guillemots, murres and puffins. It nests in old-growth forests or on the ground at higher latitudes where trees cannot grow.
  • Wolverine - Wolverines are rare in Oregon, with sightings often occurring along the Columbia River, Cascade Range, and the northeastern corner of the state. While they were once believed to be extirpated by 1936, occasional sightings and confirmed reports have been made, particularly in the last few years. Oregon is considered the southern edge of the species' range in North America.