He is the Accidental Environmentalist. Tony Taylor, of Mammoth, is the president of the Eastern Sierra Land Trust. He didn't take over the job, he just kind of fell into it. Ten years ago, he found himself chatting with Swall Meadows' Stephen Ingram and Karen Ferrell-Ingram one day... Press Release [PDF]
Wildlife need to be able to get around too. Understanding this is simple; think about your own life. Imagine if you could not venture more than a block from your home. Sure, you could be pretty happy on the couch for a while, maybe even borrow some snacks from a neighbor, but what would happen when you ran out of coffee or had a craving for Thai food? What if you wanted …continue reading
Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) announced that it has received a $15,000 grant from the California Deer Association. The funds will support ESLT's work with willing landowners in the community of Swall Meadows in preserving important deer habitat. Press Release [PDF]
Local Mono County landowner, Jan Simis, has permanently preserved her 135 acres for future generations. Press Release
Community members had a great day last Saturday exploring Round Valley and Swall Meadows on ESLT's Wildlife Migration Corridor Field Trip. California Department of Fish & Game wildlife biologist Tim Taylor led the group and explained why this area is so critical to the survival of the Round Valley mule deer herd during their winter range in the valley. The Round Valley mule deer herd relies on bitter brush scrub that covers …continue reading
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]
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]