Eastern Sierra Land Trust - Newsroom
Recent news, announcements, and press releases. For more information contact us at (760) 873-4554.
Press Releases & Published Articles
2010
June 9, 2010 - ESLT Announces Application for Accreditation
The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. A public comment period is now open. Press Release [PDF]
May 3, 2010 - DeChambeau Creek Conservation Easement
Local Mono County landowner, Jan Simis, has permanently preserved her 135 acres for future generations. Press Release [PDF]
March 22, 2010 - Garden Share and Spring Blooms with ESLT
ESLT is sponsoring the Garden Share project to connect hopeful gardeners to people who have available land for gardening. This program encourages productive land uses and minimizes the potential for land to go fallow. Press Release [PDF]
February 8, 2010 - AmeriCorps Partnership with ESLT
ESLT is proud to announce their fourth year partnering with the Sierra Nevada Alliance AmeriCorps program. Press Release [PDF]
2009
November 28, 2009 - ESLT Gives Lessons on Use of GPS and GIS
On a bright and crisp recent Saturday, 17 people gathered at the Crowley Hilltop Preserve, for a Global Positioning System Field Workshop. Read Inyo Register Article [PDF]
March 5, 2009 - Artists to lend hand to Land Trust
Juried art show and sale to benefit nonprofit's work at preserving Eastern Sierra lands. Read Inyo Register Article [PDF]
February 14, 2009 - ESLT and AmeriCorps form productive partnership
The Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) has announced its third year partnering with the Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Program. Read Inyo Register Article [PDF]
2008
November 11, 2008 - Land Trust Hires New Executive Director
The Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) is proud to announce that Karen Ferrell-Ingram has been promoted to Executive Director, assuming leadership of the local public-benefit organization in mid-October. Press Release [PDF]
October 8, 2008 - Crowley Hilltop Preserve Protects Deer Migration
A property that has been used as a passageway by migrating mule deer for generations has recently been preserved by Eastern Sierra Land Trust. Press Release [PDF]
September 19, 2008 – Living With Wildlife Festival Comes to Mammoth
Eastern Sierra Land Trust is joining forces with a number of local wildlife organizations and agencies to bring their second annual Living With Wildlife Festival to Mammoth Creek Park this coming weekend, September 27th from 9am until noon. Press Release [PDF]
July 26, 2008 – Permanent Protection of Mono Lake Scenic Vista Draws Applause
The removal of junked cars and piles of debris that once marred the views north of Mono Lake, in addition to an agreement that will keep the land from ever being subdivided into ranchettes, were grounds for a celebration on Saturday, July 26th. Press Release [PDF]
May 14, 2008 – Spectacular 900 Acre Benton Hot Springs Conservation Celebration
More than one hundred people joined the Eastern Sierra Land Trust this past Saturday (5/10) to celebrate the completion of a spectacular 900 acre conservation easement on the Benton Hot Springs Ranch in northeastern Mono County off SR 120. Press Release [PDF]