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Eastern Sierra Land Trust secures conservation easement on Ullman Ranch

Eastern Sierra Land Trust secures conservation easement on Ullman Ranch, protecting the heart of Huntoon Valley Agreement permanently conserves a 1,424-acre working ranch and 5 miles of creeks and streams Bridgeport, Mono County, California- The heart of scenic Huntoon Valley is being preserved for water, wildlife, and sustainable cattle ranching through a conservation easement by rancher […]

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ESLT Virtual Victory Garden Workshop Series: Soil Secrets

ESLT Virtual Victory Garden Workshop Series Workshop 5: Soil Secrets: Compost and Other Vital Soil Elements for Establishing Your Pollinator Garden With special guest Julie Fontaine, habitat restoration ecologist and compost master. Saturday, June 20th  10-11AM Hosted via Zoom Link from Eastern Sierra Land Trust, RSVP to [email protected] Join Julie Fontaine, habitat restoration ecologist and composting […]

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Eastern Sierra Land Trust touts success on Bi-State sage-grouse protections

PRESS RELEASE: April 15 th, 2020 / Kay Ogden, Executive Director, ESLT   A Diverse Coalition Unifies Around Sage-Grouse Conservation Our conservation community has something to celebrate! That’s because on March 30th this year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (“USFWS”) announced it is withdrawing a 2013 proposed rule to list the Bi-State sage-grouse as threatened […]

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ESLT holding its 11th annual Lands and Legacy Celebration

Press release Eastern Sierra Land Trust is gathering Eastside conservation supporters this month for the 11th annual Lands & Legacy Celebration. This year, attendees will soak in the magic of our region’s incredible landscape during Labor Day weekend, from August 30th through September 1st. The weekend’s events will kick off with a benefit dinner on […]

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ESLT’s Garden Inspiration Tour set for Saturday

Press release Garden Inspiration Tour Hosted by Eastern Sierra Land Trust Saturday June 8th Tour will take place in Bishop and Chalfant 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.: Little Free Library Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony … Summer is on its way! Gardens are blooming and reading lists are growing. Celebrate both on June 8th. Pollinator garden […]

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Welcome Spring with ESLT’s GardenFest Celebration

Press release Look outside! Birds and butterflies are on the wing, early blooms are splashing the valley with vibrant colors and community members across the region are preparing their soon-to-be-flourishing gardens. Spring has finally arrived and the Eastern Sierra is filled with life. To celebrate this season of new growth, Bishop-based nonprofit Eastern Sierra Land […]

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Eastern Sierra Land Trust earns top recognition

Press release BISHOP, CA – Since its founding in 2001, Bishop-based nonprofit Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) has made its mark in the Eastern Sierra community by maximizing the power of partnerships. Now this collaborative approach is gaining national acclaim. The United States Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently recognized ESLT […]

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