Data Submissions
We are constantly striving to improve our data sets and to incorporate all information available on rare, threatened and endangered species of Oregon. We incorporate survey information from a variety of sources including state and federal agencies, non-profit conservation groups, independent contractors, and private organizations.
If you have information on any of these species (see our Rare Species of Oregon page for the most recent list) and would like to submit a sighting report, you can use our animal form or plant form, or contact us (see contact information below). We have also created an Excel plant data template.
If you have existing photos with a GPS location to upload or would like to map locations online, you can add observations to our iNaturalist Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species of Oregon project.
We also accept digital datasets (databases, spreadsheets, GIS files, etc). If you're interested in doing more thorough surveys or data collection via Survey123, please reach out to Nora Dunkirk.
If you're interested in doing plant surveys with a group of fellow volunteers, consider joining a foray with Oregon Rare Species Spotters - contact Nora Dunkirk for details.
If you notice any errors or have any questions regarding the Rare Species of Oregon lists, please contact us.
Data Contacts
Nora Dunkirk (for plant, lichen, and fungi information)
Jesse Laney (for animal information)
General questions or comments: [email protected].
Oregon Biodiversity Information Center
Institute for Natural Resources / INR
Portland State University
P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751
Phone: 503-725-9950