Dear Friends of the Eastern Sierra Land Trust, We wanted to take a moment to address an important action that we recently undertook at our office on Fowler Street in Bishop. As part of our ongoing commitment to preserving the integrity of our region’s ecosystems, we made the difficult but necessary decision to remove seven large Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) trees from the landscape. The Tree of Heaven is a …continue reading
Bishop, CA - August 8, 2024 - Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT), a leading force in local conservation efforts in the Eastern Sierra, is taking a giant leap towards a greener future. Thanks to a generous donation of (13) 400Watt panels from Sierra Solar, a local solar energy company serving the Eastern Sierra since 1990, ESLT's Bishop headquarters now boasts a brand-new 5.2 kilowatt solar power system, marking a significant step …continue reading
August is National Water Quality Month! This summer, ESLT has been hard at work with the Intermountain West Joint Venture’s Water 4 capacity building program to protect one of our most valuable finite resources: clean, fresh water. What is National Water Quality Month? Originating in 2005, the month of August is a time to celebrate landmark national policies that were enacted in the 1970s to protect the integrity of our natural …continue reading
What does life look like for butterflies and moths before they reach adulthood? In a word: eating! One of my favorite childhood books was The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (you can watch a charming animated version of the book HERE). In the story, a caterpillar eats and eats before undergoing metamorphosis and emerging as a butterfly. While Carle captured the essence of a caterpillar’s insatiable appetite, he made a …continue reading
At this time of the year, many animals that call the Eastern Sierra home are preparing for a long journey. When food and shelter become scarce in their usual habitat and the weather gets colder, many animals migrate to warmer areas. The Round Valley mule deer herd is no exception. Twice each year, the mule deer herd migrates between its winter range on the valley floor to its summer range in …continue reading
Do you love the Eastern Sierra? Are you looking for a way to give back to our land and community? Apply today to become ESLT's next AmeriCorps Member! We are seeking an enthusiastic, conservation-minded young leader to commit to an eight-month service term to help protect the Eastern Sierra by joining us as this year’s AmeriCorps Member and Education Coordinator. You can help us fill this important role by applying or …continue reading
We are thrilled to welcome sixth-generation Bridgeport Valley rancher and Eastern Sierra advocate, Leslie Hunewill, to our Board of Directors. Leslie is a rancher at Hunewill Ranch in Bridgeport Valley where her family raises cattle and operates a guest ranch. In August 2020, Eastern Sierra Land Trust completed a conservation easement with the Hunewill family, permanently protecting 4,100 acres of the family’s historic ranch. After many years of supporting and partnering …continue reading
Welcome to Harrison Covert! We are thrilled that he is joining ESLT as our new Education Coordinator/AmeriCorps Member as part of the Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership. Harrison joins us from Colorado where he grew up and attended college. To help you get to know Harrison better, we asked him a few questions about his background and interests: Tell us about your roots. I’m a Colorado native through and through. Both sides …continue reading
Visiting Black Lake Preserve. Photo by Heather Freeman. Giving Tuesday is on November 29th this year! When you donate to ESLT by mail (P.O. Box 755, Bishop, CA 93515) or online, you'll be joining a movement to protect the Eastern Sierra's natural and working lands for future generations. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity initiative that encourages people and organizations to invest in their communities. Over the past ten …continue reading
Welcome to Emmalyn Snead! We are thrilled that she is joining ESLT as our new Land Stewardship Program Director. Emmie joins with a wealth of experience in ranching and land stewardship. To help you get to know Emmie better, we asked her a few questions about her background and interests: Tell us about your roots. I grew up on a small farm in Virginia's Piedmont region. We grew all sorts of …continue reading