Together, Protecting Our Natural
and Working Lands
Snowy Sierra peaks towering thousands of feet above the valley floor. Wide-open ranchlands where livestock and wildlife live in harmony. This is the Eastern Sierra – California’s “Wild Side.” A land like nowhere else.
And you can help make sure it stays that way.
At Eastern Sierra Land Trust, we partner with local landowners, agencies, and conservation supporters like you to protect the Eastern Sierra for the future. Our aim is to preserve a healthy balance of land uses — from ranching to biking, wildlife habitats to favorite fishing spots — that can be sustained forever, ensuring a strong local economy and healthy environment for generations to come.
Success Stories
By partnering with forward-thinking landowners and conservation supporters like you, ESLT is able to permanently protect the land, water, and wildlife that make the Eastern Sierra so special. Since our founding in 2001, we have successfully conserved over 23,000 acres on 26 unique properties that provide important resources to wildlife and our community.
Join Our Community
Eastern Sierra Land Trust members care about this amazing place and want to conserve it for the future. Join us today: with your tax-deductible membership donations, you’ll make a lasting difference in the lives and lands of our community.
“It came to where we wanted to do something to protect our land. The thing I like about ESLT is that I believe in private property rights, and working with them allows me to still own my property while preserving it.”
“I enthusiastically support efforts which I believe to be in the good interests of long-term community and environment. ESLT is certainly one of these.”
“I think it is absolutely terrific that there is a local land trust in the Eastern Sierra. It is so important to work with local youth, to teach them about the land they live on and local organizations like ESLT.”
“We support the work of ESLT because we like what they do: they find opportunities to get land protected that is special to all of us.”
“I am impressed by the professionalism and knowledge of all the staff, board members, and volunteers. When volunteering I have fun while being a part of preserving lands in perpetuity for all to enjoy!”
“I enjoy volunteering because I meet new people and new artists. I appreciate how ESLT supports the artists by holding shows and I find it rewarding to help raise money to support our mission.”
“It’s important to preserve and maintain the history of the area and the legacy of the cattle. The only way to protect the land is to not put houses on it.”
“We relocated from Southern California to this area because we love and appreciate the natural beauty, the changing seasons, and the local community. We support ESLT’s important work for many of those same reasons.”
“We believe it is particularly important to preserve open space in the Eastern Sierra for future generations. People come from all over to renew themselves by hiking, fishing, or riding here.”
Conservation Currents
Wondering what’s new in Eastern Sierra conservation? Keep up-to-date on local initiatives, events, and other ways that you can get involved by following our blog.
Ways to Give Back on #GivingTuesday 2022
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 …continue reading
Welcome Emmalyn Snead, Our New Land Stewardship Program Director!
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 …continue reading
Welcome Amy Sturgill, Our New Land Conservation Program Director!
Welcome to Amy Sturgill! We are thrilled that Amy has joined us as our Land Conservation Program Director. Amy joins us with an impressive background in Eastern Sierra conservation experience. To help you get …continue reading