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Eastern Sierra Land Trust Together, Protecting our Natural and Working Lands for People and Wildlife With your help, Eastern Sierra Land Trust conserves the places we all treasure.

People like you treasure the Eastern Sierra Nevada for many reasons: the awesome vistas, the working farms and ranches, the thriving fish and wildlife, and so many more. Our community recognizes that the land we share has long been used in a variety of ways. Our goal is to preserve a healthy balance of 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.

The newest edition of Eastern Sierra Land Trust's annual print magazine, SierraScapes, has officially arrived! From appr...
10/17/2026

The newest edition of Eastern Sierra Land Trust's annual print magazine, SierraScapes, has officially arrived! From appreciating the remote wetlands of the Adobe Valley to celebrating the power of collective action and stewardship, there are so many stories to tell of the lands and waters you help protect every day.

➡ Explore the digital edition today by visiting: www.eslt.org/newsroom-2/

Cover photo of Benton Hot Springs Conservation Easement by local photographer Miya Tsudome.

🌾 Beginning each spring in the Eastern Sierra, local ranchers like Emilio rely on flood irrigation to keep their workin...
10/15/2026

🌾 Beginning each spring in the Eastern Sierra, local ranchers like Emilio rely on flood irrigation to keep their working landscapes green and thriving. With a ranch about a mile away from Pine Creek, Emilio holds a deep connection to this valley and the water that sustains it. He manages a complex irrigation system with dozens of headgates, adjusting them multiple times a day depending on water availability and field needs. It's tough work.

➡ Learn the full story of Emilio's flood-irrigated ranch here: https://eslt.org/2026/10/13/building-for-the-future-of-flood-irrigation/

On flood-irrigated ranches, it’s also not just about the cattle. Many wildlife species, such as mule deer and migratory birds, also depend on the wetter habitats. In the Intermountain West, agricultural flood-irrigated pastures account for less than 3% of the region’s irrigated footprint but provide 58% of temporary wetland habitat (source: Intermountain West Joint Venture).

Eastern Sierra Land Trust is grateful to the USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Intermountain West Joint Venture for their partnership in creating thriving rangelands in the Eastern Sierra.

Today on Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor the Nuumu (Paiute), Newe (Shoshone), and Waší·šiw (Washoe) peoples, who have ...
10/13/2026

Today on Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor the Nuumu (Paiute), Newe (Shoshone), and Waší·šiw (Washoe) peoples, who have loved, named, and stewarded the lands and waters of the Eastern Sierra and Western Nevada since time immemorial.

Conservation cannot happen without honoring and including the original stewards of this land. That's why partnering with and supporting local Tribes is a core part of what we aim to do at Eastern Sierra Land Trust, especially with our commitment to advancing the Tribal Partnership Program.

🍂 To celebrate this holiday, consider:
1. Going to a local Tribal-led event that is happening today (October 12) or any time this fall.
2. Learning about whose native land you are on: https://native-land.ca/
3. Exploring the Northern Paiute Language Project: https://paiute.ucsc.edu/
4. Getting more involved with local indigenous-led nonprofits or groups. In Bishop, for example, you could start by exploring the Bishop Paiute Tribe's Food Sovereignty Project.

Wherever you are, we hope you take some time today to celebrate the vibrant indigenous communities wherever you live.

🌋 Fun Fact: Near Mammoth Mountain is the Long Valley Caldera–one of the world’s largest calderas. The Long Valley Calder...
10/10/2026

🌋 Fun Fact: Near Mammoth Mountain is the Long Valley Caldera–one of the world’s largest calderas. The Long Valley Caldera was formed by a massive eruption that was 500 times larger than the 1980 eruption on Mt. Saint Helens.

Last weekend, this year’s California Naturalist cohort, with Eastern Sierra Land Trust and Sierra Forever (Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association), traveled to the Long Valley Caldera, as well as Valentine Eastern Sierra Reserves (affiliated with UC Santa Barbara), which is a peaceful gem that has never been logged or grazed. They also met with Tracy Misiewicz, Bi-State Sage-Grouse Coordinator with the Bi-State Local Area Working Group (LAWG). Misiewicz shared how Tribes, ranchers, and agencies collaborate to protect vital habitat for this unique bird. The group wrapped up the day at Hot Creek Geologic Area, continuing the thread of unpacking geologic time in the stunning Eastern Sierra.

Science comes alive when you experience it in person alongside people who love this place. These field trips are part of a certified course offered by UC Environmental Stewards.

➡Visit eslt.org/blog for more stories.

Have you seen the fantastic new mural on the Eastern Sierra Land Trust office, painted by Ink Dwell? From their earlier ...
10/07/2026

Have you seen the fantastic new mural on the Eastern Sierra Land Trust office, painted by Ink Dwell? From their earlier post:

"We just wrapped up our second week at the Eastern Sierra Land Trust in Bishop, CA and are now in the home stretch. Since our last post, many species have joined our wall. We have a narrow-leaf milkweed with a female monarch butterfly flying towards her. The mule deer is now complete and leaping over Great Basin wildrye, rabbitbrush, Great Basin sagebrush. Our Bi-state Sage Grouse now has all his head plumes, and the delicate Inyo star tulip and Indian rice lead you to the backside of coyote willow and a speckled dace." - Jane Kim

"The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish w...
10/03/2026

"The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish what remains of it and to foster its renewal is our only hope." -Wendell Berry

Photo: Mt. Tom by Miya Tsudome

At this year's Lands & Legacy, a lucky auction winner won a backcountry mule trip, generously donated by Roeser’s Range ...
10/01/2026

At this year's Lands & Legacy, a lucky auction winner won a backcountry mule trip, generously donated by Roeser’s Range of Light Mules. But you don't have to win an auction to have this amazing experience. Roeser's Range of Light Mules is already accepting bookings for summer 2027!

Whether you are looking for an easy day hike or a multi-day camping adventure, there are plenty of options available.

➡ Email [email protected] to explore possibilities.

What if you could stand in one spot and look 500 million years into the past? This year’s California Naturalist cohort, ...
09/28/2026

What if you could stand in one spot and look 500 million years into the past? This year’s California Naturalist cohort, with Eastern Sierra Land Trust and Sierra Forever (Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association), traveled to the White Mountains to learn about bristlecone pines and the ancient seabed deposits beneath them.

The next day, they left for Mono Lake for an incredible tour from Ryan Garrett, Education Director with the Mono Lake Committee. They also visited Panum Crater and the unique wetlands of the Adobe Valley. This trip into geologic time set the stage for the next field visits set for early October and is part of the certified courses offered by the UC Environmental Stewards.

➡ Visit www.eslt.org to learn about future workshops and Eastern Sierra conservation adventures!

Celebrate California Native American Day on Friday, September 25, and throughout the weekend! Here are just a few events...
09/25/2026

Celebrate California Native American Day on Friday, September 25, and throughout the weekend!

Here are just a few events to choose from, happening in and around the Eastern Sierra and beyond:
🍂 09.25 - California Native American Day - State Capitol on the West Steps of the California State Capitol in Sacramento, CA
🍃 09.25 - Pabanamanina Pow-Wow begins (through 09/27)
🍂 09.28 - Free Community Class for Natural Building & Plaster Repair at Three Creeks with Bishop Paiute Tribe's Food Sovereignty Program and Owens Valley Indian Water Commission
🍃 10.07 - Seed Cleaning with the Bishop Paiute Tribe's Food Sovereignty Program
🍂 10.21 - Garden Winterization Tour with the Bishop Paiute Tribe's Food Sovereignty Program
🍃 10.29 - Harvest Celebration and Last Market with the Bishop Paiute Tribe's Food Sovereignty Program

The team at Eastern Sierra Land Trust met in Denver for RALLY 2026, the National Land Conservation Conference organized ...
09/24/2026

The team at Eastern Sierra Land Trust met in Denver for RALLY 2026, the National Land Conservation Conference organized by the Land Trust Alliance.

This whirlwind gathering was filled with amazing workshops and insights that help Eastern Sierra Land Trust–and fellow land trusts–succeed in their shared mission to protect land, water, and communities.

📸 Pictured from left to right: Bob Gardner, Board Chair; Eric Dunn, Development & Marketing Manager; Sarah Holston, Grants & Database Manager; Gena Wood, Community Connections Director; Amy Sturgill, Conservation Programs Director; Noah Williams, Tribal Partnership Program Manager; Mark Drew, Ph.D., Executive Director; and Allie Rigby, Communications Manager.

Hosted at the Sheraton Marriott Bonvoy in Denver, Colorado.

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250 N Fowler Street
Bishop, CA
93514

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