Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

OSU rangeland researchers help mitigate spread of invasive grasses

Invasive annual grasses are a growing threat to the Great Basin desert ecosystem which includes much of Eastern Oregon. These grasses — such as medusahead, cheatgrass and ventenata — displace native plants, reduce habitat ...

May 2025 | Impact Story

Clinics help manage wild horse populations on Warm Springs tribal lands

An overpopulation of wild horses on the tribal lands of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs has caused serious damage to the native ecosystem. Overgrazing by the horses contributes to the spread of invasive annual weeds ...

Mar 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Extension Small Farms Program among nation’s best

Small-acreage farms in Oregon play a crucial role in the state's agricultural landscape. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, a majority of the 35,547 farms in Oregon are small acreage, meaning they are 50 acres or ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

Stinging nettle publication uplifts importance of Indigenous ‘superfood’

Stinging nettle is a plant that can sting and cause welts, but when the sting is removed a traditional “superfood” emerges. Native Indigenous peoples have gathered stinging nettles since time immemorial. They can be used ...

Dec 2024 | Impact Story

Culturally respectful food preservation program builds trust in Warm Springs

Oregon State University Extension Service’s traditional foods preservation program at its office in the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs community has been a highly desired and appreciated program for decades. It has focused on...

Apr 2024 | Impact Story

OSU Extension partners with Warm Springs to protect horses from equine infectious anemia

Equine infectious anemia (EIA) is a serious, incurable disease that affects horses, donkeys and mules. Horses that survive infection remain carriers for life, putting other animals at risk. A tiny amount of infected blood — ...

Aug 2023 | Impact Story

OSU Extension helps Warm Springs tribal members loop back to food preservation

In summer 2022, high temperatures, gas prices and food costs strained families across Oregon. In the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, where food preservation is an essential part of household food security, many residents ...

May 2023 | Impact Story