JMT Wilderness Conservancy

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JMT Wilderness Conservancy

Working to restore the watersheds, wilderness, and wildlife in the high Sierra Nevada
following the John Muir Trail (est. 1915)
for all life in California.

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

06/03/2026

Last week, members of the JMT Wild team joined nearly 200 conservation leaders at the Sierra Meadows Partnership Annual Gathering in Tahoe City. 🌲

Collaboration with experts from Stanford, UC Davis, UNR, and UC Merced confirmed that JMT Wild’s restoration strategies—focused on watershed health, carbon capture, and Indigenous stewardship—align with the region's leading science.

We also hit the field to see these methods in action! We toured Van Norden Meadow and joined Truckee River Watershed Council at Bear Creek and Martis Creek to see stream channels reconnected to their floodplains.

The best part? Over 50 Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs) were installed to kickstart the process, and local beavers moved right in to help raise water levels and expand wet meadow habitats. 🦫

Humans and beavers, restoring together. We left inspired and ready to keep protecting the Sierra Nevada!

05/28/2026

Before there were trails, there was Norman Clyde. Over 130 first ascents. One cast iron skillet. A lifetime in the Sierra.

Swipe to meet the legend.

Learn more about the wilderness you walk through along the John Muir Trail by subscribing to our emails. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3OoMGrr

05/22/2026

When snowpack disappears early, fire season arrives early.

After this year's record-low snowpack, the Sierra Nevada is heading into summer unusually dry. Less snowmelt means less moisture in the soil, drier vegetation, and elevated wildfire risk across the range well before peak season typically begins.
This is where restoration work becomes critical. Restored meadows retain moisture longer into the dry months, slowing the conditions that allow fire to spread. A resilient Sierra Nevada doesn't happen on its own. It requires ongoing care, and people who show up for it.

Before you head out this Memorial Day Weekend, check current fire restrictions at your destination.

Read "Navigating Fire Season" in our Spring 2026 Journal. https://bit.ly/42wGHE0

05/20/2026

Happy World Bee Day! 🐝 Bumblebee abundance in Sierra Nevada meadows nearly tripled in a normal rainfall year compared to a drought year. Healthy meadows mean healthy bees. Swipe to learn more.

05/17/2026

Happy 111th birthday, John Muir Trail! We're celebrating with 5 things you might not know about this iconic trail. 🏔️

Swipe through and tell us: which fact surprised you most?
The JMT corridor, the meadows, rivers, and ecosystems that make this trail what it is need active protection. JMT Wild is doing that work. Learn more: https://jmtwilderness.org/

05/13/2026

GIVEAWAY 🎒🌿

The Sierra Nevada is calling, and we want to make sure you're ready to answer.

Check out our Development Coordinator, Bryce Grebitus, showing off the prize! We're giving away a Durston Kakwa 55 Ultralight backpack to one lucky adventurer who's as passionate about these mountains as we are. Whether you're dreaming of your first JMT thru-hike or planning your next meadow camp, this pack is built to go the distance.

3 ways to enter. Each earns you one entry:
✅ Follow
❤️ Like this post
💬 Tag a friend in the comments who belongs on a trail

Bonus entries:

📲 Share this post to your Stories and tag us
📧 Sign up for the JMT Wild newsletter https://bit.ly/3OoMGrr
trail conditions, restoration updates, and conservation news straight from the Sierra

Tag multiple friends for even more chances to win!

Winner announced May 20th!

Open to US residents only.
Every step on the John Muir Trail is a step through one of the most irreplaceable landscapes on Earth. We work to keep it that way, and we love knowing this community is out there experiencing it firsthand. Now go start planning. 🏔️

05/10/2026

She filters your water. She regulates your climate. She's been doing it for millennia.
Happy Mother's Day, Earth. We're doing our part.
No Wilderness. No Water.

05/08/2026

Be part of the reason we're able to restore the wilderness you walk through on the JMT. Donate to JMT Wild today!

05/04/2026

Planning to hike the John Muir Trail? Whether you're dreaming of a thru-hike or just starting to research, preparation is everything. The JMT is one of the most stunning and demanding trails in the world, and the more you know, the better your experience will be.

From permits to packing, resupply stops to Leave No Trace principles, we've put together a comprehensive guide to help you hit the trail with confidence. Swipe through for the highlights, then head to our full JMT prep guide.

The wilderness along the JMT is breathtaking and fragile. During the field season, we work every day to protect and restore it so that hikers like you can enjoy it for generations to come. Hike it well.

The wilderness along the JMT is breathtaking and fragile. During field season, we work every day to protect and restore it so that hikers like you can enjoy it for generations to come. Hike it well.

🔗 Explore the full JMT prep guide through the link in our bio!

05/01/2026

Snowpack Update ❄️

This year's Sierra Nevada snowpack told a sobering story. After a record-hot March, the statewide snowpack dropped to just 18% of average, the second-worst snow drought in 50 years.

The Sierra Nevada snowpack supplies roughly 30% of California's water needs. When it disappears too fast, as it did this spring, rivers, streams, and the meadows that depend on slow, steady snowmelt feel this impact first.

This is exactly why our work matters. Healthy montane meadows act as natural sponges, holding snowmelt in the landscape longer and releasing it slowly through the dry summer months. When meadows are degraded, water moves through too quickly and is lost. When they are restored, that water stays in the system, benefiting wildlife, downstream communities, and the broader watershed.

Get seasonal updates on Sierra snowpack and our restoration work. Click the link to join our newsletter. dEqJg4V^4!E@$b1m

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10008 SE River Street, Suite B
Truckee, CA
96161

Website

https://jmtwilderness.org/

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